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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.87, 3,403.33 and 708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.87, 3,403.33 and 708.81 is: 1,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.87 : 3,403.33 = 708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.87/3,403.33 = 708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.87x = 3,403.33 × 708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.87x = 2,412,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,314.34/2,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.22

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