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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.95, 3,548.58 and 806.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.95, 3,548.58 and 806.01 is: 1,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.95 : 3,548.58 = 806.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.95/3,548.58 = 806.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.95x = 3,548.58 × 806.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.95x = 2,860,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,190.97/2,365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.90

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