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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.37, 3,404.38 and 808.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.37, 3,404.38 and 808.18 is: 1,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.37 : 3,404.38 = 808.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.37/3,404.38 = 808.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.37x = 3,404.38 × 808.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.37x = 2,751,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,342.81/2,269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.38

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