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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.14, 3,564.63 and 815.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.14, 3,564.63 and 815.74 is: 1,223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.14 : 3,564.63 = 815.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.14/3,564.63 = 815.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.14x = 3,564.63 × 815.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.14x = 2,907,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,802.36/2,376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.75

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