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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.80, 3,402.60 and 708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.80, 3,402.60 and 708.80 is: 1,063.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.80 : 3,402.60 = 708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.80/3,402.60 = 708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.80x = 3,402.60 × 708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.80x = 2,411,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,762.88/2,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.01

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