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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.13, 3,434.10 and 808.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.13, 3,434.10 and 808.45 is: 1,212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.13 : 3,434.10 = 808.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.13/3,434.10 = 808.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.13x = 3,434.10 × 808.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.13x = 2,776,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,298.15/2,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.82

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