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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.75, 3,550.83 and 807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.75, 3,550.83 and 807.36 is: 1,210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.75 : 3,550.83 = 807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.75/3,550.83 = 807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.75x = 3,550.83 × 807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.75x = 2,866,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,798.11/2,367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.77

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