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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.13, 3,678.27 and 808.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.13, 3,678.27 and 808.64 is: 1,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.13 : 3,678.27 = 808.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.13/3,678.27 = 808.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.13x = 3,678.27 × 808.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.13x = 2,974,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,396.25/2,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.98

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