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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.97, 3,541.66 and 801.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.97, 3,541.66 and 801.43 is: 1,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.97 : 3,541.66 = 801.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.97/3,541.66 = 801.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.97x = 3,541.66 × 801.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.97x = 2,838,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,381.72/2,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.21

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