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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.20, 3,544.49 and 803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.20, 3,544.49 and 803.14 is: 1,204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.20 : 3,544.49 = 803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.20/3,544.49 = 803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.20x = 3,544.49 × 803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.20x = 2,846,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,728.14/2,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.61

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