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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.99, 3,399.50 and 805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.99, 3,399.50 and 805.14 is: 1,207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.99 : 3,399.50 = 805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.99/3,399.50 = 805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.99x = 3,399.50 × 805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.99x = 2,737,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,052.41/2,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.89

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