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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.39, 3,674.79 and 806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.39, 3,674.79 and 806.58 is: 1,209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.39 : 3,674.79 = 806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.39/3,674.79 = 806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.39x = 3,674.79 × 806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.39x = 2,964,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,012.12/2,450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.61

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