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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.08, 3,509.40 and 801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.08, 3,509.40 and 801 is: 1,200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.08 : 3,509.40 = 801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.08/3,509.40 = 801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.08x = 3,509.40 × 801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.08x = 2,811,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,029.40/2,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.74

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