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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.68, 3,428.67 and 804.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.68, 3,428.67 and 804.73 is: 1,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.68 : 3,428.67 = 804.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.68/3,428.67 = 804.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.68x = 3,428.67 × 804.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.68x = 2,759,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,153.61/2,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.15

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