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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176, 3,264 and 808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176, 3,264 and 808 is: 1,212

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176 : 3,264 = 808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176/3,264 = 808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176x = 3,264 × 808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176x = 2,637,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,312/2,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212

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