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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.78, 3,409.20 and 810.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.78, 3,409.20 and 810.90 is: 1,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.78 : 3,409.20 = 810.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.78/3,409.20 = 810.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.78x = 3,409.20 × 810.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.78x = 2,764,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,520.28/2,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.90

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