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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.56, 3,545.71 and 803.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.56, 3,545.71 and 803.75 is: 1,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.56 : 3,545.71 = 803.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.56/3,545.71 = 803.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.56x = 3,545.71 × 803.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.56x = 2,849,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,844.67/2,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.74

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