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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.86, 3,673.82 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.86, 3,673.82 and 805.32 is: 1,208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.86 : 3,673.82 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.86/3,673.82 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.86x = 3,673.82 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.86x = 2,958,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,596.70/2,448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.16

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