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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.48, 3,534.84 and 1,202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.48, 3,534.84 and 1,202.04 is: 1,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.48 : 3,534.84 = 1,202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.48/3,534.84 = 1,202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.48x = 3,534.84 × 1,202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.48x = 4,249,019.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,019.07/2,355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.89

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