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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.49, 3,394.68 and 802.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.49, 3,394.68 and 802.86 is: 1,203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.49 : 3,394.68 = 802.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.49/3,394.68 = 802.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.49x = 3,394.68 × 802.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.49x = 2,725,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,452.78/2,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.56

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