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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.34, 3,560.50 and 813.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.34, 3,560.50 and 813.93 is: 1,220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.34 : 3,560.50 = 813.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.34/3,560.50 = 813.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.34x = 3,560.50 × 813.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.34x = 2,897,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,997.77/2,375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.03

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