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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.85, 3,399.59 and 805.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.85, 3,399.59 and 805.93 is: 1,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.85 : 3,399.59 = 805.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.85/3,399.59 = 805.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.85x = 3,399.59 × 805.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.85x = 2,739,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,825.08/2,266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.65

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