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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.39, 3,670.63 and 803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.39, 3,670.63 and 803.72 is: 1,205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.39 : 3,670.63 = 803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.39/3,670.63 = 803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.39x = 3,670.63 × 803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.39x = 2,950,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,167.04/2,447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.43

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