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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.40, 3,671.34 and 803.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.40, 3,671.34 and 803.28 is: 1,205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.40 : 3,671.34 = 803.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.40/3,671.34 = 803.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.40x = 3,671.34 × 803.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.40x = 2,949,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,114.00/2,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.00

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