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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.92, 3,568.73 and 819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.92, 3,568.73 and 819.32 is: 1,229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.92 : 3,568.73 = 819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.92/3,568.73 = 819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.92x = 3,568.73 × 819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.92x = 2,923,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,931.86/2,378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.10

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