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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.05, 3,673.59 and 805.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.05, 3,673.59 and 805.73 is: 1,208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.05 : 3,673.59 = 805.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.05/3,673.59 = 805.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.05x = 3,673.59 × 805.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.05x = 2,959,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,903.30/2,449.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.59

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