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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.93, 3,393.77 and 801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.93, 3,393.77 and 801.09 is: 1,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.93 : 3,393.77 = 801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.93/3,393.77 = 801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.93x = 3,393.77 × 801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.93x = 2,718,711.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,711.20/2,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.95

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