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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.15, 3,676.21 and 807.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.15, 3,676.21 and 807.31 is: 1,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.15 : 3,676.21 = 807.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.15/3,676.21 = 807.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.15x = 3,676.21 × 807.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.15x = 2,967,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,843.36/2,451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.80

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