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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.97, 3,407.14 and 810.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.97, 3,407.14 and 810.23 is: 1,215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.97 : 3,407.14 = 810.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.97/3,407.14 = 810.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.97x = 3,407.14 × 810.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.97x = 2,760,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,573.53/2,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.59

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