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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.66, 3,551.79 and 807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.66, 3,551.79 and 807.96 is: 1,212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.66 : 3,551.79 = 807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.66/3,551.79 = 807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.66x = 3,551.79 × 807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.66x = 2,869,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,704.25/2,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.04

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