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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.44, 3,397.02 and 804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.44, 3,397.02 and 804.36 is: 1,206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.44 : 3,397.02 = 804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.44/3,397.02 = 804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.44x = 3,397.02 × 804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.44x = 2,732,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,427.01/2,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.14

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