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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.95, 3,678.24 and 808.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.95, 3,678.24 and 808.67 is: 1,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.95 : 3,678.24 = 808.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.95/3,678.24 = 808.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.95x = 3,678.24 × 808.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.95x = 2,974,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,463.95/2,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.10

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