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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.46, 3,672.77 and 804.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.46, 3,672.77 and 804.98 is: 1,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.46 : 3,672.77 = 804.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.46/3,672.77 = 804.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.46x = 3,672.77 × 804.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.46x = 2,956,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,506.39/2,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.50

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