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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.61, 3,702.92 and 803.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.61, 3,702.92 and 803.07 is: 1,204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.61 : 3,702.92 = 803.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.61/3,702.92 = 803.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.61x = 3,702.92 × 803.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.61x = 2,973,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,699.95/2,468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.61

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