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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.16, 3,675.24 and 806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.16, 3,675.24 and 806.58 is: 1,209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.16 : 3,675.24 = 806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.16/3,675.24 = 806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.16x = 3,675.24 × 806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.16x = 2,964,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,375.08/2,450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.87

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