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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.67, 3,671.63 and 804.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.67, 3,671.63 and 804.78 is: 1,206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.67 : 3,671.63 = 804.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.67/3,671.63 = 804.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.67x = 3,671.63 × 804.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.67x = 2,954,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,832.01/2,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.71

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