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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.53, 3,674.97 and 805.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.53, 3,674.97 and 805.91 is: 1,209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.53 : 3,674.97 = 805.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.53/3,674.97 = 805.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.53x = 3,674.97 × 805.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.53x = 2,961,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,676.70/2,449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.08

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