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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.34, 3,403.62 and 808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.34, 3,403.62 and 808.28 is: 1,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.34 : 3,403.62 = 808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.34/3,403.62 = 808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.34x = 3,403.62 × 808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.34x = 2,751,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,077.97/2,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.28

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