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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.02, 3,396.50 and 803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.02, 3,396.50 and 803.14 is: 1,204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.02 : 3,396.50 = 803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.02/3,396.50 = 803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.02x = 3,396.50 × 803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.02x = 2,727,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,865.01/2,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.88

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