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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.57, 3,673.17 and 804.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.57, 3,673.17 and 804.63 is: 1,207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.57 : 3,673.17 = 804.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.57/3,673.17 = 804.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.57x = 3,673.17 × 804.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.57x = 2,955,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,542.78/2,448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.05

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