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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.61, 3,541.01 and 800.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.61, 3,541.01 and 800.51 is: 1,200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.61 : 3,541.01 = 800.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.61/3,541.01 = 800.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.61x = 3,541.01 × 800.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.61x = 2,834,592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,592.21/2,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.79

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