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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268, 3,402.02 and 807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268, 3,402.02 and 807.40 is: 1,211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268 : 3,402.02 = 807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268/3,402.02 = 807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268x = 3,402.02 × 807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268x = 2,746,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,790.95/2,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.11

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