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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.94, 3,397.74 and 803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.94, 3,397.74 and 803.97 is: 1,206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.94 : 3,397.74 = 803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.94/3,397.74 = 803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.94x = 3,397.74 × 803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.94x = 2,731,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,681.03/2,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.07

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