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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.93, 3,664.24 and 800.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.93, 3,664.24 and 800.55 is: 1,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.93 : 3,664.24 = 800.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.93/3,664.24 = 800.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.93x = 3,664.24 × 800.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.93x = 2,933,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,405.33/2,442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.78

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