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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.99, 3,398.00 and 804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.99, 3,398.00 and 804.14 is: 1,206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.99 : 3,398.00 = 804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.99/3,398.00 = 804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.99x = 3,398.00 × 804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.99x = 2,732,446.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,446.71/2,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.39

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