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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.86, 3,544.20 and 803.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.86, 3,544.20 and 803.19 is: 1,204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.86 : 3,544.20 = 803.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.86/3,544.20 = 803.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.86x = 3,544.20 × 803.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.86x = 2,846,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,666.00/2,362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.75

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