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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.19, 3,708.08 and 806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.19, 3,708.08 and 806.25 is: 1,209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.19 : 3,708.08 = 806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.19/3,708.08 = 806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.19x = 3,708.08 × 806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.19x = 2,989,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,652.40/2,472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.31

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