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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.23, 3,554.37 and 809.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.23, 3,554.37 and 809.17 is: 1,213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.23 : 3,554.37 = 809.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.23/3,554.37 = 809.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.23x = 3,554.37 × 809.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.23x = 2,876,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,080.69/2,369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.93

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