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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.68, 3,422.67 and 800.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.68, 3,422.67 and 800.73 is: 1,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.68 : 3,422.67 = 800.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.68/3,422.67 = 800.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.68x = 3,422.67 × 800.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.68x = 2,740,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,634.55/2,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.15

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