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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.79, 3,564.17 and 816.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.79, 3,564.17 and 816.95 is: 1,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.79 : 3,564.17 = 816.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.79/3,564.17 = 816.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.79x = 3,564.17 × 816.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.79x = 2,911,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,748.68/2,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.08

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