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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.81, 3,712.52 and 808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.81, 3,712.52 and 808.90 is: 1,213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.81 : 3,712.52 = 808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.81/3,712.52 = 808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.81x = 3,712.52 × 808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.81x = 3,003,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,057.43/2,474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.45

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