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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.61, 3,570.01 and 821.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.61, 3,570.01 and 821.16 is: 1,231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.61 : 3,570.01 = 821.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.61/3,570.01 = 821.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.61x = 3,570.01 × 821.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.61x = 2,931,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,547.36/2,380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.43

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