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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.24, 3,675.77 and 807.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.24, 3,675.77 and 807.26 is: 1,211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.24 : 3,675.77 = 807.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.24/3,675.77 = 807.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.24x = 3,675.77 × 807.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.24x = 2,967,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,279.68/2,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.02

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