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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.07, 3,670.83 and 803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.07, 3,670.83 and 803.61 is: 1,205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.07 : 3,670.83 = 803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.07/3,670.83 = 803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.07x = 3,670.83 × 803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.07x = 2,949,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,915.70/2,447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.49

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