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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.48, 3,673.18 and 806.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.48, 3,673.18 and 806.18 is: 1,209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.48 : 3,673.18 = 806.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.48/3,673.18 = 806.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.48x = 3,673.18 × 806.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.48x = 2,961,245.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,245.29/2,448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.42

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