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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.39, 3,565.01 and 815.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.39, 3,565.01 and 815.99 is: 1,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.39 : 3,565.01 = 815.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.39/3,565.01 = 815.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.39x = 3,565.01 × 815.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.39x = 2,908,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,999.52/2,376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.13

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