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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.34, 3,545.36 and 803.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.34, 3,545.36 and 803.89 is: 1,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.34 : 3,545.36 = 803.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.34/3,545.36 = 803.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.34x = 3,545.36 × 803.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.34x = 2,850,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,057.70/2,365.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.93

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