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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.40, 3,408.64 and 810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.40, 3,408.64 and 810.80 is: 1,216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.40 : 3,408.64 = 810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.40/3,408.64 = 810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.40x = 3,408.64 × 810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.40x = 2,763,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,725.31/2,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.21

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