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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.38, 3,565.15 and 817.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.38, 3,565.15 and 817.09 is: 1,225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.38 : 3,565.15 = 817.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.38/3,565.15 = 817.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.38x = 3,565.15 × 817.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.38x = 2,913,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,048.41/2,377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.32

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