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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.74, 3,674.21 and 806.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.74, 3,674.21 and 806.05 is: 1,208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.74 : 3,674.21 = 806.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.74/3,674.21 = 806.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.74x = 3,674.21 × 806.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.74x = 2,961,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,602.07/2,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.94

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