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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.29, 3,673.55 and 805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.29, 3,673.55 and 805.70 is: 1,208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.29 : 3,673.55 = 805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.29/3,673.55 = 805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.29x = 3,673.55 × 805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.29x = 2,959,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,769.77/2,449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.42

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