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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.13, 3,540.69 and 800.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.13, 3,540.69 and 800.63 is: 1,200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.13 : 3,540.69 = 800.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.13/3,540.69 = 800.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.13x = 3,540.69 × 800.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.13x = 2,834,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,764.93/2,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.09

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