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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.56, 3,541.39 and 801.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.56, 3,541.39 and 801.23 is: 1,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.56 : 3,541.39 = 801.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.56/3,541.39 = 801.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.56x = 3,541.39 × 801.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.56x = 2,837,448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,448.20/2,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.52

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