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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.84, 3,402.68 and 807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.84, 3,402.68 and 807.80 is: 1,211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.84 : 3,402.68 = 807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.84/3,402.68 = 807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.84x = 3,402.68 × 807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.84x = 2,748,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,684.90/2,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.49

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