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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.92, 3,396.24 and 803.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.92, 3,396.24 and 803.86 is: 1,205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.92 : 3,396.24 = 803.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.92/3,396.24 = 803.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.92x = 3,396.24 × 803.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.92x = 2,730,101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,101.49/2,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.39

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