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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.83, 3,395.76 and 803.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.83, 3,395.76 and 803.03 is: 1,204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.83 : 3,395.76 = 803.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.83/3,395.76 = 803.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.83x = 3,395.76 × 803.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.83x = 2,726,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,876.16/2,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.54

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