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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.39, 3,399.50 and 804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.39, 3,399.50 and 804.56 is: 1,207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.39 : 3,399.50 = 804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.39/3,399.50 = 804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.39x = 3,399.50 × 804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.39x = 2,735,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,086.73/2,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.34

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