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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.40, 3,679.11 and 809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.40, 3,679.11 and 809.10 is: 1,213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.40 : 3,679.11 = 809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.40/3,679.11 = 809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.40x = 3,679.11 × 809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.40x = 2,976,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,767.90/2,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.82

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