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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.35, 3,672.35 and 805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.35, 3,672.35 and 805.65 is: 1,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.35 : 3,672.35 = 805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.35/3,672.35 = 805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.35x = 3,672.35 × 805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.35x = 2,958,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,624.75/2,449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.92

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