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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.08, 2,708.28 and 1,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.08, 2,708.28 and 1,223.44 is: 1,832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.08 : 2,708.28 = 1,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.08/2,708.28 = 1,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.08x = 2,708.28 × 1,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.08x = 3,313,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,418.08/1,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.56

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