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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.95, 3,533.40 and 1,202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.95, 3,533.40 and 1,202.70 is: 1,803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.95 : 3,533.40 = 1,202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.95/3,533.40 = 1,202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.95x = 3,533.40 × 1,202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.95x = 4,249,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,620.18/2,356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.02

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