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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.31, 3,392.16 and 800.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.31, 3,392.16 and 800.47 is: 1,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.31 : 3,392.16 = 800.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.31/3,392.16 = 800.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.31x = 3,392.16 × 800.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.31x = 2,715,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,322.32/2,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.78

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