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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.56, 3,393.74 and 801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.56, 3,393.74 and 801.68 is: 1,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.56 : 3,393.74 = 801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.56/3,393.74 = 801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.56x = 3,393.74 × 801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.56x = 2,720,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,693.48/2,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.48

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