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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.78, 3,406.44 and 810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.78, 3,406.44 and 810.08 is: 1,215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.78 : 3,406.44 = 810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.78/3,406.44 = 810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.78x = 3,406.44 × 810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.78x = 2,759,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,488.92/2,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.22

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