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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.88, 3,545.93 and 803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.88, 3,545.93 and 803.82 is: 1,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.88 : 3,545.93 = 803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.88/3,545.93 = 803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.88x = 3,545.93 × 803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.88x = 2,850,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,300.24/2,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.77

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