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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.02, 3,403.89 and 808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.02, 3,403.89 and 808.56 is: 1,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.02 : 3,403.89 = 808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.02/3,403.89 = 808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.02x = 3,403.89 × 808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.02x = 2,752,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,249.30/2,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.97

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