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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.94, 3,678.36 and 808.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.94, 3,678.36 and 808.59 is: 1,213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.94 : 3,678.36 = 808.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.94/3,678.36 = 808.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.94x = 3,678.36 × 808.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.94x = 2,974,285.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,285.11/2,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.03

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