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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.41, 3,403.26 and 807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.41, 3,403.26 and 807.68 is: 1,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.41 : 3,403.26 = 807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.41/3,403.26 = 807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.41x = 3,403.26 × 807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.41x = 2,748,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,728.02/2,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.74

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