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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.14, 3,677.17 and 807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.14, 3,677.17 and 807.75 is: 1,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.14 : 3,677.17 = 807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.14/3,677.17 = 807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.14x = 3,677.17 × 807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.14x = 2,970,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,241.24/2,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.78

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