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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.73, 3,565.65 and 818.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.73, 3,565.65 and 818.89 is: 1,226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.73 : 3,565.65 = 818.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.73/3,565.65 = 818.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.73x = 3,565.65 × 818.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.73x = 2,919,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,866.21/2,379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.98

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