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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.28, 3,397.74 and 804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.28, 3,397.74 and 804.24 is: 1,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.28 : 3,397.74 = 804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.28/3,397.74 = 804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.28x = 3,397.74 × 804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.28x = 2,732,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,595.40/2,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.30

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