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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.18, 3,543.44 and 801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.18, 3,543.44 and 801.55 is: 1,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.18 : 3,543.44 = 801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.18/3,543.44 = 801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.18x = 3,543.44 × 801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.18x = 2,840,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,222.61/2,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.38

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