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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.08, 3,543.20 and 823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.08, 3,543.20 and 823.20 is: 1,234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.08 : 3,543.20 = 823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.08/3,543.20 = 823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.08x = 3,543.20 × 823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.08x = 2,916,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,762.24/2,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.83

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