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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.73, 3,533.58 and 1,202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.73, 3,533.58 and 1,202.29 is: 1,803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.73 : 3,533.58 = 1,202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.73/3,533.58 = 1,202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.73x = 3,533.58 × 1,202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.73x = 4,248,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,387.90/2,355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.43

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