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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.40, 3,569.70 and 819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.40, 3,569.70 and 819.44 is: 1,229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.40 : 3,569.70 = 819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.40/3,569.70 = 819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.40x = 3,569.70 × 819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.40x = 2,925,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,154.97/2,379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.37

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