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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.04, 3,674.11 and 805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.04, 3,674.11 and 805.60 is: 1,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.04 : 3,674.11 = 805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.04/3,674.11 = 805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.04x = 3,674.11 × 805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.04x = 2,959,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,840.62/2,449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.57

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