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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.32, 3,395.28 and 802.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.32, 3,395.28 and 802.86 is: 1,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.32 : 3,395.28 = 802.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.32/3,395.28 = 802.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.32x = 3,395.28 × 802.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.32x = 2,725,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,934.50/2,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.40

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