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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.48, 3,543.84 and 1,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.48, 3,543.84 and 1,208.04 is: 1,812.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.48 : 3,543.84 = 1,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.48/3,543.84 = 1,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.48x = 3,543.84 × 1,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.48x = 4,281,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,100.47/2,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.89

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