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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.95, 3,673.73 and 805.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.95, 3,673.73 and 805.66 is: 1,208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.95 : 3,673.73 = 805.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.95/3,673.73 = 805.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.95x = 3,673.73 × 805.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.95x = 2,959,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,770.14/2,448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.59

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