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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.90, 3,403.67 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.90, 3,403.67 and 807.70 is: 1,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.90 : 3,403.67 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.90/3,403.67 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.90x = 3,403.67 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.90x = 2,749,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,144.26/2,268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.66

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