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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.16, 3,569.13 and 818.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.16, 3,569.13 and 818.79 is: 1,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.16 : 3,569.13 = 818.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.16/3,569.13 = 818.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.16x = 3,569.13 × 818.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.16x = 2,922,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,351.50/2,379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.31

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