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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.10, 3,390.82 and 800.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.10, 3,390.82 and 800.25 is: 1,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.10 : 3,390.82 = 800.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.10/3,390.82 = 800.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.10x = 3,390.82 × 800.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.10x = 2,713,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,503.71/2,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.55

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