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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.18, 3,564.61 and 816.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.18, 3,564.61 and 816.57 is: 1,224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.18 : 3,564.61 = 816.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.18/3,564.61 = 816.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.18x = 3,564.61 × 816.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.18x = 2,910,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,751.55/2,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.97

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