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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.41, 3,676.63 and 807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.41, 3,676.63 and 807.72 is: 1,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.41 : 3,676.63 = 807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.41/3,676.63 = 807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.41x = 3,676.63 × 807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.41x = 2,969,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,687.58/2,451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.42

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