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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.20, 3,673.92 and 805.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.20, 3,673.92 and 805.71 is: 1,208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.20 : 3,673.92 = 805.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.20/3,673.92 = 805.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.20x = 3,673.92 × 805.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.20x = 2,960,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,114.08/2,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.60

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