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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.25, 3,541.88 and 801.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.25, 3,541.88 and 801.19 is: 1,201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.25 : 3,541.88 = 801.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.25/3,541.88 = 801.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.25x = 3,541.88 × 801.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.25x = 2,837,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,720.76/2,361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.79

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