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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.71, 3,676.54 and 807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.71, 3,676.54 and 807.73 is: 1,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.71 : 3,676.54 = 807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.71/3,676.54 = 807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.71x = 3,676.54 × 807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.71x = 2,969,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,651.65/2,450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.75

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