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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.16, 3,672.74 and 804.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.16, 3,672.74 and 804.71 is: 1,207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.16 : 3,672.74 = 804.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.16/3,672.74 = 804.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.16x = 3,672.74 × 804.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.16x = 2,955,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,501.80/2,448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.24

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