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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.60, 3,679.12 and 809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.60, 3,679.12 and 809.28 is: 1,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.60 : 3,679.12 = 809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.60/3,679.12 = 809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.60x = 3,679.12 × 809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.60x = 2,977,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,438.23/2,452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.99

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