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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.46, 3,396.78 and 803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.46, 3,396.78 and 803.76 is: 1,205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.46 : 3,396.78 = 803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.46/3,396.78 = 803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.46x = 3,396.78 × 803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.46x = 2,730,195.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,195.89/2,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.67

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