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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.66, 3,564.96 and 817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.66, 3,564.96 and 817.80 is: 1,226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.66 : 3,564.96 = 817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.66/3,564.96 = 817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.66x = 3,564.96 × 817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.66x = 2,915,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,424.29/2,376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.69

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