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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.59, 3,396.64 and 803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.59, 3,396.64 and 803.82 is: 1,205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.59 : 3,396.64 = 803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.59/3,396.64 = 803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.59x = 3,396.64 × 803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.59x = 2,730,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,287.16/2,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.65

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