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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.86, 3,678.24 and 808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.86, 3,678.24 and 808.48 is: 1,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.86 : 3,678.24 = 808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.86/3,678.24 = 808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.86x = 3,678.24 × 808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.86x = 2,973,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,783.48/2,451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.87

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