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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.35, 3,543.52 and 802.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.35, 3,543.52 and 802.51 is: 1,203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.35 : 3,543.52 = 802.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.35/3,543.52 = 802.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.35x = 3,543.52 × 802.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.35x = 2,843,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,720.81/2,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.77

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