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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.71, 3,548.99 and 806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.71, 3,548.99 and 806.16 is: 1,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.71 : 3,548.99 = 806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.71/3,548.99 = 806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.71x = 3,548.99 × 806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.71x = 2,861,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,047.90/2,365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.38

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