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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.36, 3,514.68 and 804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.36, 3,514.68 and 804 is: 1,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.36 : 3,514.68 = 804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.36/3,514.68 = 804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.36x = 3,514.68 × 804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.36x = 2,825,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,802.72/2,343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.88

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