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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.38, 3,675.82 and 806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.38, 3,675.82 and 806.92 is: 1,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.38 : 3,675.82 = 806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.38/3,675.82 = 806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.38x = 3,675.82 × 806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.38x = 2,966,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,107.69/2,450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.47

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