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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.88, 3,679.55 and 809.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.88, 3,679.55 and 809.03 is: 1,213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.88 : 3,679.55 = 809.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.88/3,679.55 = 809.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.88x = 3,679.55 × 809.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.88x = 2,976,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,866.34/2,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.62

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