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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.19, 3,552.44 and 807.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.19, 3,552.44 and 807.78 is: 1,211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.19 : 3,552.44 = 807.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.19/3,552.44 = 807.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.19x = 3,552.44 × 807.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.19x = 2,869,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,585.94/2,368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.72

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