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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.76, 3,396.45 and 805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.76, 3,396.45 and 805.16 is: 1,206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.76 : 3,396.45 = 805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.76/3,396.45 = 805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.76x = 3,396.45 × 805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.76x = 2,734,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,685.68/2,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.43

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