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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.53, 3,678.02 and 808.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.53, 3,678.02 and 808.77 is: 1,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.53 : 3,678.02 = 808.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.53/3,678.02 = 808.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.53x = 3,678.02 × 808.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.53x = 2,974,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,668.19/2,452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.90

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