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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.06, 3,677.82 and 808.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.06, 3,677.82 and 808.57 is: 1,212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.06 : 3,677.82 = 808.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.06/3,677.82 = 808.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.06x = 3,677.82 × 808.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.06x = 2,973,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,774.92/2,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.77

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