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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.88, 3,678.05 and 808.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.88, 3,678.05 and 808.03 is: 1,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.88 : 3,678.05 = 808.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.88/3,678.05 = 808.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.88x = 3,678.05 × 808.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.88x = 2,971,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,974.74/2,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.12

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