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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.54, 3,672.95 and 805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.54, 3,672.95 and 805.65 is: 1,208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.54 : 3,672.95 = 805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.54/3,672.95 = 805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.54x = 3,672.95 × 805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.54x = 2,959,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,094.37/2,449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.02

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