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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.18, 3,562.88 and 816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.18, 3,562.88 and 816.26 is: 1,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.18 : 3,562.88 = 816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.18/3,562.88 = 816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.18x = 3,562.88 × 816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.18x = 2,908,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,236.43/2,375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.43

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