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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.01, 3,673.22 and 805.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.01, 3,673.22 and 805.15 is: 1,207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.01 : 3,673.22 = 805.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.01/3,673.22 = 805.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.01x = 3,673.22 × 805.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.01x = 2,957,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,490.11/2,449.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.63

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