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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.56, 3,522.84 and 809.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.56, 3,522.84 and 809.56 is: 1,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.56 : 3,522.84 = 809.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.56/3,522.84 = 809.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.56x = 3,522.84 × 809.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.56x = 2,851,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,950.35/2,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.34

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