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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.70, 3,673.76 and 805.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.70, 3,673.76 and 805.86 is: 1,208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.70 : 3,673.76 = 805.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.70/3,673.76 = 805.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.70x = 3,673.76 × 805.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.70x = 2,960,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,536.23/2,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.53

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