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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.10, 3,403.06 and 808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.10, 3,403.06 and 808.90 is: 1,212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.10 : 3,403.06 = 808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.10/3,403.06 = 808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.10x = 3,403.06 × 808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.10x = 2,752,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,735.23/2,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.61

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