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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.98, 3,396.26 and 803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.98, 3,396.26 and 803.06 is: 1,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.98 : 3,396.26 = 803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.98/3,396.26 = 803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.98x = 3,396.26 × 803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.98x = 2,727,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,400.56/2,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.16

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