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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.73, 3,676.62 and 807.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.73, 3,676.62 and 807.21 is: 1,210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.73 : 3,676.62 = 807.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.73/3,676.62 = 807.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.73x = 3,676.62 × 807.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.73x = 2,967,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,804.43/2,450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.99

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