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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.75, 3,541.12 and 800.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.75, 3,541.12 and 800.75 is: 1,201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.75 : 3,541.12 = 800.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.75/3,541.12 = 800.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.75x = 3,541.12 × 800.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.75x = 2,835,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,558.69/2,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.13

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