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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.46, 3,548.61 and 805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.46, 3,548.61 and 805.64 is: 1,208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.46 : 3,548.61 = 805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.46/3,548.61 = 805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.46x = 3,548.61 × 805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.46x = 2,858,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,902.16/2,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.60

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