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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.28, 3,674.46 and 806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.28, 3,674.46 and 806.34 is: 1,209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.28 : 3,674.46 = 806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.28/3,674.46 = 806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.28x = 3,674.46 × 806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.28x = 2,962,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,864.08/2,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.69

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