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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.56, 3,547.26 and 804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.56, 3,547.26 and 804.48 is: 1,206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.56 : 3,547.26 = 804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.56/3,547.26 = 804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.56x = 3,547.26 × 804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.56x = 2,853,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,686.42/2,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.86

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