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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.21, 3,544.71 and 803.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.21, 3,544.71 and 803.15 is: 1,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.21 : 3,544.71 = 803.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.21/3,544.71 = 803.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.21x = 3,544.71 × 803.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.21x = 2,846,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,933.84/2,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.69

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