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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.61, 3,400.38 and 806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.61, 3,400.38 and 806.80 is: 1,209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.61 : 3,400.38 = 806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.61/3,400.38 = 806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.61x = 3,400.38 × 806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.61x = 2,743,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,409.58/2,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.83

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