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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.94, 3,400.28 and 804.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.94, 3,400.28 and 804.98 is: 1,207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.94 : 3,400.28 = 804.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.94/3,400.28 = 804.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.94x = 3,400.28 × 804.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.94x = 2,737,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,155.38/2,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.96

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