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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.32, 3,534.72 and 1,200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.32, 3,534.72 and 1,200.88 is: 1,802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.32 : 3,534.72 = 1,200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.32/3,534.72 = 1,200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.32x = 3,534.72 × 1,200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.32x = 4,244,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,774.55/2,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.97

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