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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.42, 3,402.64 and 807.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.42, 3,402.64 and 807.57 is: 1,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.42 : 3,402.64 = 807.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.42/3,402.64 = 807.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.42x = 3,402.64 × 807.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.42x = 2,747,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,870.99/2,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.36

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