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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.73, 3,397.19 and 804.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.73, 3,397.19 and 804.03 is: 1,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.73 : 3,397.19 = 804.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.73/3,397.19 = 804.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.73x = 3,397.19 × 804.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.73x = 2,731,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,438.66/2,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.08

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