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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.20, 3,564.73 and 815.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.20, 3,564.73 and 815.80 is: 1,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.20 : 3,564.73 = 815.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.20/3,564.73 = 815.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.20x = 3,564.73 × 815.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.20x = 2,908,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,102.66/2,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.85

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