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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.47, 3,566.78 and 819.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.47, 3,566.78 and 819.65 is: 1,228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.47 : 3,566.78 = 819.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.47/3,566.78 = 819.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.47x = 3,566.78 × 819.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.47x = 2,923,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,489.29/2,380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.11

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