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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.75, 3,569.85 and 819.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.75, 3,569.85 and 819.69 is: 1,229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.75 : 3,569.85 = 819.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.75/3,569.85 = 819.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.75x = 3,569.85 × 819.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.75x = 2,926,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,170.35/2,379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.61

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