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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.60, 3,394.26 and 802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.60, 3,394.26 and 802.26 is: 1,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.60 : 3,394.26 = 802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.60/3,394.26 = 802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.60x = 3,394.26 × 802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.60x = 2,723,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,079.03/2,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.52

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