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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.30, 3,396.97 and 803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.30, 3,396.97 and 803.46 is: 1,205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.30 : 3,396.97 = 803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.30/3,396.97 = 803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.30x = 3,396.97 × 803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.30x = 2,729,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,308.51/2,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.36

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