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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.16, 3,395.55 and 802.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.16, 3,395.55 and 802.97 is: 1,204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.16 : 3,395.55 = 802.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.16/3,395.55 = 802.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.16x = 3,395.55 × 802.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.16x = 2,726,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,523.55/2,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.21

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