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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.94, 3,675.36 and 806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.94, 3,675.36 and 806.59 is: 1,210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.94 : 3,675.36 = 806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.94/3,675.36 = 806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.94x = 3,675.36 × 806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.94x = 2,964,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,490.25/2,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.03

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