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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.52, 3,534 and 1,202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.52, 3,534 and 1,202.08 is: 1,803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.52 : 3,534 = 1,202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.52/3,534 = 1,202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.52x = 3,534 × 1,202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.52x = 4,248,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,150.72/2,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.49

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