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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.02, 3,552.28 and 808.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.02, 3,552.28 and 808.18 is: 1,212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.02 : 3,552.28 = 808.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.02/3,552.28 = 808.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.02x = 3,552.28 × 808.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.02x = 2,870,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,881.65/2,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.36

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