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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.90, 3,406.37 and 809.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.90, 3,406.37 and 809.03 is: 1,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.90 : 3,406.37 = 809.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.90/3,406.37 = 809.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.90x = 3,406.37 × 809.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.90x = 2,755,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,834.44/2,270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.55

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