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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.56, 3,398.91 and 806.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.56, 3,398.91 and 806.23 is: 1,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.56 : 3,398.91 = 806.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.56/3,398.91 = 806.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.56x = 3,398.91 × 806.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.56x = 2,740,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,303.21/2,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.48

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