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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.50, 3,403.12 and 808.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.50, 3,403.12 and 808.06 is: 1,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.50 : 3,403.12 = 808.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.50/3,403.12 = 808.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.50x = 3,403.12 × 808.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.50x = 2,749,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,925.15/2,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.22

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