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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.28, 3,518.40 and 806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.28, 3,518.40 and 806.08 is: 1,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.28 : 3,518.40 = 806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.28/3,518.40 = 806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.28x = 3,518.40 × 806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.28x = 2,836,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,111.87/2,345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.28

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