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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.58, 3,568.20 and 819.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.58, 3,568.20 and 819.16 is: 1,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.58 : 3,568.20 = 819.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.58/3,568.20 = 819.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.58x = 3,568.20 × 819.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.58x = 2,922,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,939.40/2,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.34

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