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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.46, 3,395.19 and 802.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.46, 3,395.19 and 802.65 is: 1,203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.46 : 3,395.19 = 802.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.46/3,395.19 = 802.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.46x = 3,395.19 × 802.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.46x = 2,725,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,149.25/2,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.98

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