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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.12, 3,516.66 and 805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.12, 3,516.66 and 805 is: 1,207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.12 : 3,516.66 = 805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.12/3,516.66 = 805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.12x = 3,516.66 × 805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.12x = 2,830,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,911.30/2,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.66

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