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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.20, 3,677.10 and 807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.20, 3,677.10 and 807.30 is: 1,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.20 : 3,677.10 = 807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.20/3,677.10 = 807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.20x = 3,677.10 × 807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.20x = 2,968,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,522.83/2,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.05

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