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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.96, 3,678.30 and 808.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.96, 3,678.30 and 808.92 is: 1,213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.96 : 3,678.30 = 808.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.96/3,678.30 = 808.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.96x = 3,678.30 × 808.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.96x = 2,975,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,450.44/2,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.50

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