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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.62, 3,553.34 and 808.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.62, 3,553.34 and 808.79 is: 1,213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.62 : 3,553.34 = 808.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.62/3,553.34 = 808.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.62x = 3,553.34 × 808.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.62x = 2,873,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,890.87/2,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.32

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