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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.97, 3,673.46 and 805.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.97, 3,673.46 and 805.51 is: 1,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.97 : 3,673.46 = 805.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.97/3,673.46 = 805.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.97x = 3,673.46 × 805.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.97x = 2,959,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,008.76/2,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.27

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