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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.58, 3,676.88 and 1,201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.58, 3,676.88 and 1,201.64 is: 1,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.58 : 3,676.88 = 1,201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.58/3,676.88 = 1,201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.58x = 3,676.88 × 1,201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.58x = 4,418,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,286.08/2,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.22

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