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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.21, 3,672.03 and 804.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.21, 3,672.03 and 804.35 is: 1,206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.21 : 3,672.03 = 804.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.21/3,672.03 = 804.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.21x = 3,672.03 × 804.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.21x = 2,953,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,605.00/2,448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.43

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