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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.06, 3,562.78 and 814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.06, 3,562.78 and 814.44 is: 1,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.06 : 3,562.78 = 814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.06/3,562.78 = 814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.06x = 3,562.78 × 814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.06x = 2,901,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,650.69/2,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.72

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