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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.42, 3,563.64 and 815.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.42, 3,563.64 and 815.36 is: 1,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.42 : 3,563.64 = 815.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.42/3,563.64 = 815.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.42x = 3,563.64 × 815.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.42x = 2,905,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,631.69/2,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.21

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