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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.81, 3,568.83 and 819.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.81, 3,568.83 and 819.37 is: 1,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.81 : 3,568.83 = 819.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.81/3,568.83 = 819.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.81x = 3,568.83 × 819.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.81x = 2,924,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,192.24/2,379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.75

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