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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.76, 3,561.04 and 814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.76, 3,561.04 and 814.28 is: 1,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.76 : 3,561.04 = 814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.76/3,561.04 = 814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.76x = 3,561.04 × 814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.76x = 2,899,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,679.58/2,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.53

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