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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.92, 3,405.12 and 809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.92, 3,405.12 and 809.20 is: 1,213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.92 : 3,405.12 = 809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.92/3,405.12 = 809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.92x = 3,405.12 × 809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.92x = 2,755,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,423.10/2,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.89

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