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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.60, 3,395.40 and 803.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.60, 3,395.40 and 803.98 is: 1,205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.60 : 3,395.40 = 803.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.60/3,395.40 = 803.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.60x = 3,395.40 × 803.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.60x = 2,729,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,833.69/2,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.97

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