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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.12, 3,672.93 and 805.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.12, 3,672.93 and 805.33 is: 1,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.12 : 3,672.93 = 805.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.12/3,672.93 = 805.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.12x = 3,672.93 × 805.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.12x = 2,957,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,920.72/2,449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.75

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