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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.23, 3,394.94 and 802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.23, 3,394.94 and 802.53 is: 1,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.23 : 3,394.94 = 802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.23/3,394.94 = 802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.23x = 3,394.94 × 802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.23x = 2,724,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,537.19/2,263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.83

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