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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.34, 3,673.98 and 805.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.34, 3,673.98 and 805.86 is: 1,208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.34 : 3,673.98 = 805.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.34/3,673.98 = 805.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.34x = 3,673.98 × 805.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.34x = 2,960,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,713.52/2,449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.78

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