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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.20, 3,674.16 and 805.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.20, 3,674.16 and 805.35 is: 1,208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.20 : 3,674.16 = 805.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.20/3,674.16 = 805.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.20x = 3,674.16 × 805.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.20x = 2,958,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,984.76/2,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.14

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