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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.29, 3,548.33 and 805.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.29, 3,548.33 and 805.40 is: 1,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.29 : 3,548.33 = 805.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.29/3,548.33 = 805.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.29x = 3,548.33 × 805.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.29x = 2,857,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,803.21/2,365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.23

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