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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.98, 3,397.60 and 804.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.98, 3,397.60 and 804.10 is: 1,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.98 : 3,397.60 = 804.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.98/3,397.60 = 804.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.98x = 3,397.60 × 804.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.98x = 2,732,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,010.16/2,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.20

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