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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.67, 3,677.96 and 808.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.67, 3,677.96 and 808.69 is: 1,213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.67 : 3,677.96 = 808.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.67/3,677.96 = 808.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.67x = 3,677.96 × 808.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.67x = 2,974,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,329.47/2,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.19

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