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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.52, 3,540.78 and 800.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.52, 3,540.78 and 800.68 is: 1,201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.52 : 3,540.78 = 800.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.52/3,540.78 = 800.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.52x = 3,540.78 × 800.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.52x = 2,835,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,026.48/2,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.02

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