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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.17, 3,676.20 and 806.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.17, 3,676.20 and 806.95 is: 1,210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.17 : 3,676.20 = 806.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.17/3,676.20 = 806.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.17x = 3,676.20 × 806.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.17x = 2,966,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,509.59/2,450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.74

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