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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.41, 3,398.94 and 805.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.41, 3,398.94 and 805.23 is: 1,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.41 : 3,398.94 = 805.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.41/3,398.94 = 805.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.41x = 3,398.94 × 805.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.41x = 2,736,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,928.46/2,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.61

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