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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.27, 3,399.45 and 805.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.27, 3,399.45 and 805.43 is: 1,208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.27 : 3,399.45 = 805.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.27/3,399.45 = 805.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.27x = 3,399.45 × 805.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.27x = 2,738,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,019.01/2,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.16

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