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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.34, 3,552.85 and 808.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.34, 3,552.85 and 808.89 is: 1,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.34 : 3,552.85 = 808.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.34/3,552.85 = 808.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.34x = 3,552.85 × 808.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.34x = 2,873,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,864.84/2,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.43

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