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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.66, 3,399.98 and 805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.66, 3,399.98 and 805.92 is: 1,208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.66 : 3,399.98 = 805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.66/3,399.98 = 805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.66x = 3,399.98 × 805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.66x = 2,740,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,111.88/2,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.88

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