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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.16, 3,513.96 and 803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.16, 3,513.96 and 803.16 is: 1,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.16 : 3,513.96 = 803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.16/3,513.96 = 803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.16x = 3,513.96 × 803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.16x = 2,822,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,272.11/2,342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.99

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