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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.84, 3,404.37 and 808.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.84, 3,404.37 and 808.78 is: 1,213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.84 : 3,404.37 = 808.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.84/3,404.37 = 808.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.84x = 3,404.37 × 808.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.84x = 2,753,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,386.37/2,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.03

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