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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.18, 3,674.34 and 806.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.18, 3,674.34 and 806.42 is: 1,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.18 : 3,674.34 = 806.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.18/3,674.34 = 806.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.18x = 3,674.34 × 806.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.18x = 2,963,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,061.26/2,450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.32

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