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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.72, 3,673.42 and 805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.72, 3,673.42 and 805.38 is: 1,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.72 : 3,673.42 = 805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.72/3,673.42 = 805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.72x = 3,673.42 × 805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.72x = 2,958,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,499.00/2,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.18

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