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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.72, 3,406.77 and 809.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.72, 3,406.77 and 809.99 is: 1,215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.72 : 3,406.77 = 809.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.72/3,406.77 = 809.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.72x = 3,406.77 × 809.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.72x = 2,759,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,428.55/2,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.22

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