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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.10, 3,675.71 and 806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.10, 3,675.71 and 806.82 is: 1,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.10 : 3,675.71 = 806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.10/3,675.71 = 806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.10x = 3,675.71 × 806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.10x = 2,965,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,636.34/2,450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.41

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