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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.41, 3,679.16 and 808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.41, 3,679.16 and 808.90 is: 1,213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.41 : 3,679.16 = 808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.41/3,679.16 = 808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.41x = 3,679.16 × 808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.41x = 2,976,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,059.28/2,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.52

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