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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.79, 3,562.67 and 815.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.79, 3,562.67 and 815.95 is: 1,223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.79 : 3,562.67 = 815.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.79/3,562.67 = 815.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.79x = 3,562.67 × 815.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.79x = 2,906,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,974.97/2,375.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.58

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