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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.74, 3,397.44 and 803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.74, 3,397.44 and 803.77 is: 1,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.74 : 3,397.44 = 803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.74/3,397.44 = 803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.74x = 3,397.44 × 803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.74x = 2,730,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,754.87/2,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.77

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