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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.26, 3,560.29 and 813.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.26, 3,560.29 and 813.78 is: 1,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.26 : 3,560.29 = 813.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.26/3,560.29 = 813.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.26x = 3,560.29 × 813.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.26x = 2,897,290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,290.76/2,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.78

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