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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.70, 3,676.65 and 808.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.70, 3,676.65 and 808.30 is: 1,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.70 : 3,676.65 = 808.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.70/3,676.65 = 808.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.70x = 3,676.65 × 808.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.70x = 2,971,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,836.20/2,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.15

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