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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.77, 3,547.60 and 804.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.77, 3,547.60 and 804.71 is: 1,207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.77 : 3,547.60 = 804.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.77/3,547.60 = 804.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.77x = 3,547.60 × 804.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.77x = 2,854,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,773.47/2,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.21

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