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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.77, 3,403.43 and 808.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.77, 3,403.43 and 808.07 is: 1,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.77 : 3,403.43 = 808.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.77/3,403.43 = 808.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.77x = 3,403.43 × 808.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.77x = 2,750,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,209.68/2,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.20

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