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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.60, 3,402.90 and 807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.60, 3,402.90 and 807.90 is: 1,211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.60 : 3,402.90 = 807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.60/3,402.90 = 807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.60x = 3,402.90 × 807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.60x = 2,749,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,202.91/2,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.85

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