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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.30, 3,546.86 and 804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.30, 3,546.86 and 804.47 is: 1,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.30 : 3,546.86 = 804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.30/3,546.86 = 804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.30x = 3,546.86 × 804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.30x = 2,853,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,320.71/2,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.84

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