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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.98, 3,672.35 and 804.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.98, 3,672.35 and 804.15 is: 1,206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.98 : 3,672.35 = 804.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.98/3,672.35 = 804.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.98x = 3,672.35 × 804.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.98x = 2,953,116.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,116.23/2,447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.35

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