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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.84, 3,397.92 and 804.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.84, 3,397.92 and 804.11 is: 1,206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.84 : 3,397.92 = 804.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.84/3,397.92 = 804.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.84x = 3,397.92 × 804.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.84x = 2,732,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,281.45/2,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.39

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