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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.60, 3,677.52 and 808.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.60, 3,677.52 and 808.14 is: 1,212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.60 : 3,677.52 = 808.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.60/3,677.52 = 808.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.60x = 3,677.52 × 808.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.60x = 2,971,951.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,951.01/2,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.25

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