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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.96, 3,395.34 and 803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.96, 3,395.34 and 803.13 is: 1,205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.96 : 3,395.34 = 803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.96/3,395.34 = 803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.96x = 3,395.34 × 803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.96x = 2,726,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,899.41/2,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.01

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