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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.77, 3,398.93 and 805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.77, 3,398.93 and 805.07 is: 1,207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.77 : 3,398.93 = 805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.77/3,398.93 = 805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.77x = 3,398.93 × 805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.77x = 2,736,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,355.56/2,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.70

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