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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.30, 3,428.48 and 805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.30, 3,428.48 and 805.07 is: 1,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.30 : 3,428.48 = 805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.30/3,428.48 = 805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.30x = 3,428.48 × 805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.30x = 2,760,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,145.23/2,286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.25

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