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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.67, 3,406.02 and 808.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.67, 3,406.02 and 808.83 is: 1,213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.67 : 3,406.02 = 808.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.67/3,406.02 = 808.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.67x = 3,406.02 × 808.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.67x = 2,754,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,891.16/2,269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.78

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