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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.62, 3,514.73 and 804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.62, 3,514.73 and 804.54 is: 1,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.62 : 3,514.73 = 804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.62/3,514.73 = 804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.62x = 3,514.73 × 804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.62x = 2,827,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,740.87/2,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.06

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