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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.16, 3,397 and 803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.16, 3,397 and 803 is: 1,204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.16 : 3,397 = 803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.16/3,397 = 803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.16x = 3,397 × 803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.16x = 2,727,791
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,791/2,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.77

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