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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.23, 3,434.13 and 808.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.23, 3,434.13 and 808.11 is: 1,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.23 : 3,434.13 = 808.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.23/3,434.13 = 808.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.23x = 3,434.13 × 808.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.23x = 2,775,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,154.79/2,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.27

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