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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.72, 3,405.24 and 809.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.72, 3,405.24 and 809.48 is: 1,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.72 : 3,405.24 = 809.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.72/3,405.24 = 809.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.72x = 3,405.24 × 809.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.72x = 2,756,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,473.68/2,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.92

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