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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.99, 3,673.11 and 805.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.99, 3,673.11 and 805.57 is: 1,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.99 : 3,673.11 = 805.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.99/3,673.11 = 805.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.99x = 3,673.11 × 805.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.99x = 2,958,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,947.22/2,448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.23

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