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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.50, 3,403.26 and 807.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.50, 3,403.26 and 807.64 is: 1,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.50 : 3,403.26 = 807.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.50/3,403.26 = 807.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.50x = 3,403.26 × 807.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.50x = 2,748,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,608.91/2,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.64

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