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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.62, 3,516.22 and 805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.62, 3,516.22 and 805.54 is: 1,207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.62 : 3,516.22 = 805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.62/3,516.22 = 805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.62x = 3,516.22 × 805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.62x = 2,832,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,455.86/2,345.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.55

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