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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.79, 3,541.14 and 800.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.79, 3,541.14 and 800.82 is: 1,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.79 : 3,541.14 = 800.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.79/3,541.14 = 800.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.79x = 3,541.14 × 800.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.79x = 2,835,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,815.73/2,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.21

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