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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.05, 3,396.59 and 803.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.05, 3,396.59 and 803.21 is: 1,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.05 : 3,396.59 = 803.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.05/3,396.59 = 803.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.05x = 3,396.59 × 803.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.05x = 2,728,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,157.07/2,264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.99

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