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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.55, 3,665.52 and 800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.55, 3,665.52 and 800.06 is: 1,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.55 : 3,665.52 = 800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.55/3,665.52 = 800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.55x = 3,665.52 × 800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.55x = 2,932,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,617.60/2,443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.15

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