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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.59, 3,400.82 and 807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.59, 3,400.82 and 807.40 is: 1,210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.59 : 3,400.82 = 807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.59/3,400.82 = 807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.59x = 3,400.82 × 807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.59x = 2,745,822.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,822.07/2,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.37

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