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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.02, 3,544.43 and 802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.02, 3,544.43 and 802.96 is: 1,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.02 : 3,544.43 = 802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.02/3,544.43 = 802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.02x = 3,544.43 × 802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.02x = 2,846,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,022.64/2,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.40

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