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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.99, 3,674.61 and 806.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.99, 3,674.61 and 806.57 is: 1,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.99 : 3,674.61 = 806.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.99/3,674.61 = 806.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.99x = 3,674.61 × 806.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.99x = 2,963,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,830.19/2,449.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.73

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