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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.86, 3,675.32 and 806.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.86, 3,675.32 and 806.32 is: 1,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.86 : 3,675.32 = 806.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.86/3,675.32 = 806.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.86x = 3,675.32 × 806.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.86x = 2,963,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,484.02/2,449.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.65

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