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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.73, 3,672.12 and 804.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.73, 3,672.12 and 804.21 is: 1,206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.73 : 3,672.12 = 804.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.73/3,672.12 = 804.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.73x = 3,672.12 × 804.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.73x = 2,953,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,155.63/2,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.49

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