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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.49, 3,397.25 and 803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.49, 3,397.25 and 803.64 is: 1,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.49 : 3,397.25 = 803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.49/3,397.25 = 803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.49x = 3,397.25 × 803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.49x = 2,730,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,165.99/2,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.64

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