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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.45, 3,673.39 and 805.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.45, 3,673.39 and 805.61 is: 1,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.45 : 3,673.39 = 805.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.45/3,673.39 = 805.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.45x = 3,673.39 × 805.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.45x = 2,959,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,299.34/2,449.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.15

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