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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.81, 3,676.45 and 807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.81, 3,676.45 and 807.36 is: 1,211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.81 : 3,676.45 = 807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.81/3,676.45 = 807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.81x = 3,676.45 × 807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.81x = 2,968,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,214.64/2,450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.12

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