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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.05, 3,402.09 and 808.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.05, 3,402.09 and 808.25 is: 1,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.05 : 3,402.09 = 808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.05/3,402.09 = 808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.05x = 3,402.09 × 808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.05x = 2,749,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,722.23/2,268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.38

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