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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.92, 3,676.20 and 807.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.92, 3,676.20 and 807.16 is: 1,210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.92 : 3,676.20 = 807.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.92/3,676.20 = 807.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.92x = 3,676.20 × 807.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.92x = 2,967,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,281.59/2,450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.68

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