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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.43, 3,569.64 and 819.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.43, 3,569.64 and 819.37 is: 1,229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.43 : 3,569.64 = 819.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.43/3,569.64 = 819.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.43x = 3,569.64 × 819.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.43x = 2,924,855.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,855.93/2,379.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.23

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