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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.35, 3,673.06 and 804.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.35, 3,673.06 and 804.82 is: 1,207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.35 : 3,673.06 = 804.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.35/3,673.06 = 804.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.35x = 3,673.06 × 804.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.35x = 2,956,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,152.15/2,448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.41

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