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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.77, 3,435.26 and 809.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.77, 3,435.26 and 809.55 is: 1,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.77 : 3,435.26 = 809.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.77/3,435.26 = 809.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.77x = 3,435.26 × 809.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.77x = 2,781,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,010.69/2,290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.01

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