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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.86, 3,395.16 and 802.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.86, 3,395.16 and 802.82 is: 1,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.86 : 3,395.16 = 802.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.86/3,395.16 = 802.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.86x = 3,395.16 × 802.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.86x = 2,725,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,702.35/2,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.01

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