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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.40, 3,397.32 and 804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.40, 3,397.32 and 804.48 is: 1,206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.40 : 3,397.32 = 804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.40/3,397.32 = 804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.40x = 3,397.32 × 804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.40x = 2,733,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,075.99/2,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.98

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