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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.56, 3,671.34 and 804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.56, 3,671.34 and 804.24 is: 1,206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.56 : 3,671.34 = 804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.56/3,671.34 = 804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.56x = 3,671.34 × 804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.56x = 2,952,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,638.48/2,447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.36

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