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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.78, 3,676.89 and 808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.78, 3,676.89 and 808.02 is: 1,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.78 : 3,676.89 = 808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.78/3,676.89 = 808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.78x = 3,676.89 × 808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.78x = 2,971,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,000.66/2,451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.77

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