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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.20, 3,516.54 and 805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.20, 3,516.54 and 805 is: 1,207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.20 : 3,516.54 = 805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.20/3,516.54 = 805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.20x = 3,516.54 × 805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.20x = 2,830,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,814.70/2,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.58

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