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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.64, 3,395.95 and 803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.64, 3,395.95 and 803.40 is: 1,204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.64 : 3,395.95 = 803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.64/3,395.95 = 803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.64x = 3,395.95 × 803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.64x = 2,728,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,306.23/2,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.74

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