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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.67, 3,397.64 and 803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.67, 3,397.64 and 803.97 is: 1,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.67 : 3,397.64 = 803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.67/3,397.64 = 803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.67x = 3,397.64 × 803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.67x = 2,731,596.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,596.61/2,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.18

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