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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.03, 3,567.67 and 818.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.03, 3,567.67 and 818.59 is: 1,227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.03 : 3,567.67 = 818.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.03/3,567.67 = 818.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.03x = 3,567.67 × 818.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.03x = 2,920,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,448.02/2,379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.58

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