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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.51, 3,554.24 and 809.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.51, 3,554.24 and 809.49 is: 1,214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.51 : 3,554.24 = 809.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.51/3,554.24 = 809.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.51x = 3,554.24 × 809.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.51x = 2,877,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,121.74/2,369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.23

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