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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.93, 3,394.73 and 801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.93, 3,394.73 and 801.96 is: 1,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.93 : 3,394.73 = 801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.93/3,394.73 = 801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.93x = 3,394.73 × 801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.93x = 2,722,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,437.67/2,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.06

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