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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.44, 3,512.16 and 802.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.44, 3,512.16 and 802.56 is: 1,203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.44 : 3,512.16 = 802.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.44/3,512.16 = 802.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.44x = 3,512.16 × 802.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.44x = 2,818,719.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,719.13/2,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.84

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