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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.01, 3,546.28 and 804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.01, 3,546.28 and 804.18 is: 1,206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.01 : 3,546.28 = 804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.01/3,546.28 = 804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.01x = 3,546.28 × 804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.01x = 2,851,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,841.81/2,364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.36

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