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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.95, 3,674.50 and 806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.95, 3,674.50 and 806.50 is: 1,209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.95 : 3,674.50 = 806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.95/3,674.50 = 806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.95x = 3,674.50 × 806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.95x = 2,963,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,491.36/2,449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.61

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