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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.96, 3,508.92 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.96, 3,508.92 and 800.08 is: 1,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.96 : 3,508.92 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.96/3,508.92 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.96x = 3,508.92 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.96x = 2,807,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,416.71/2,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.28

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