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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.85, 3,676.10 and 808.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.85, 3,676.10 and 808.15 is: 1,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.85 : 3,676.10 = 808.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.85/3,676.10 = 808.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.85x = 3,676.10 × 808.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.85x = 2,970,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,836.17/2,451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.67

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