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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.38, 3,398.09 and 804.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.38, 3,398.09 and 804.59 is: 1,206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.38 : 3,398.09 = 804.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.38/3,398.09 = 804.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.38x = 3,398.09 × 804.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.38x = 2,734,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,048.22/2,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.89

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