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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.50, 3,400.06 and 805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.50, 3,400.06 and 805.26 is: 1,208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.50 : 3,400.06 = 805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.50/3,400.06 = 805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.50x = 3,400.06 × 805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.50x = 2,737,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,932.32/2,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.00

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