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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.53, 3,672.44 and 805.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.53, 3,672.44 and 805.04 is: 1,207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.53 : 3,672.44 = 805.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.53/3,672.44 = 805.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.53x = 3,672.44 × 805.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.53x = 2,956,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,455.50/2,448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.44

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