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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.32, 3,540.60 and 800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.32, 3,540.60 and 800.37 is: 1,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.32 : 3,540.60 = 800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.32/3,540.60 = 800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.32x = 3,540.60 × 800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.32x = 2,833,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,790.02/2,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.60

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