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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.17, 3,673.87 and 806.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.17, 3,673.87 and 806.57 is: 1,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.17 : 3,673.87 = 806.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.17/3,673.87 = 806.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.17x = 3,673.87 × 806.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.17x = 2,963,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,251.92/2,450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.41

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