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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.60, 3,568.49 and 819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.60, 3,568.49 and 819.32 is: 1,228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.60 : 3,568.49 = 819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.60/3,568.49 = 819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.60x = 3,568.49 × 819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.60x = 2,923,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,735.23/2,379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.67

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