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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.90, 3,552.22 and 807.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.90, 3,552.22 and 807.98 is: 1,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.90 : 3,552.22 = 807.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.90/3,552.22 = 807.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.90x = 3,552.22 × 807.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.90x = 2,870,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,122.72/2,367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.10

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