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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.47, 3,617.73 and 808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.47, 3,617.73 and 808.74 is: 1,213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.47 : 3,617.73 = 808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.47/3,617.73 = 808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.47x = 3,617.73 × 808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.47x = 2,925,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,802.96/2,411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.29

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