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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.83, 3,553.70 and 808.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.83, 3,553.70 and 808.77 is: 1,213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.83 : 3,553.70 = 808.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.83/3,553.70 = 808.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.83x = 3,553.70 × 808.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.83x = 2,874,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,121.91/2,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.31

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