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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.96, 3,665.25 and 800.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.96, 3,665.25 and 800.69 is: 1,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.96 : 3,665.25 = 800.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.96/3,665.25 = 800.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.96x = 3,665.25 × 800.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.96x = 2,934,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,710.70/2,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.29

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