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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.22, 3,675.88 and 806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.22, 3,675.88 and 806.70 is: 1,210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.22 : 3,675.88 = 806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.22/3,675.88 = 806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.22x = 3,675.88 × 806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.22x = 2,965,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,332.40/2,450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.23

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