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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.90, 3,679.80 and 809.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.90, 3,679.80 and 809.51 is: 1,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.90 : 3,679.80 = 809.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.90/3,679.80 = 809.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.90x = 3,679.80 × 809.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.90x = 2,978,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,834.90/2,452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.42

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