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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.85, 3,675.21 and 806.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.85, 3,675.21 and 806.85 is: 1,210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.85 : 3,675.21 = 806.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.85/3,675.21 = 806.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.85x = 3,675.21 × 806.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.85x = 2,965,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,343.19/2,449.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.42

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