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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.95, 3,403.41 and 808.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.95, 3,403.41 and 808.11 is: 1,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.95 : 3,403.41 = 808.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.95/3,403.41 = 808.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.95x = 3,403.41 × 808.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.95x = 2,750,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,329.66/2,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.16

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