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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.12, 3,515.16 and 804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.12, 3,515.16 and 804 is: 1,206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.12 : 3,515.16 = 804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.12/3,515.16 = 804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.12x = 3,515.16 × 804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.12x = 2,826,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,188.64/2,343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.16

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