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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.32, 3,406.92 and 809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.32, 3,406.92 and 809.44 is: 1,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.32 : 3,406.92 = 809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.32/3,406.92 = 809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.32x = 3,406.92 × 809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.32x = 2,757,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,697.32/2,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.67

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