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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.16, 3,404.30 and 808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.16, 3,404.30 and 808.20 is: 1,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.16 : 3,404.30 = 808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.16/3,404.30 = 808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.16x = 3,404.30 × 808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.16x = 2,751,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,355.26/2,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.50

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