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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.46, 3,393.78 and 801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.46, 3,393.78 and 801.76 is: 1,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.46 : 3,393.78 = 801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.46/3,393.78 = 801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.46x = 3,393.78 × 801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.46x = 2,720,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,997.05/2,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.67

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