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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.10, 3,431.35 and 806.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.10, 3,431.35 and 806.94 is: 1,210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.10 : 3,431.35 = 806.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.10/3,431.35 = 806.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.10x = 3,431.35 × 806.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.10x = 2,768,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,893.57/2,288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.13

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