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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.64, 3,395.86 and 803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.64, 3,395.86 and 803.64 is: 1,205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.64 : 3,395.86 = 803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.64/3,395.86 = 803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.64x = 3,395.86 × 803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.64x = 2,729,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,048.93/2,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.60

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