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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.35, 3,672.97 and 805.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.35, 3,672.97 and 805.37 is: 1,208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.35 : 3,672.97 = 805.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.35/3,672.97 = 805.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.35x = 3,672.97 × 805.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.35x = 2,958,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,079.47/2,448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.20

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