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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.56, 3,666.18 and 800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.56, 3,666.18 and 800.40 is: 1,200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.56 : 3,666.18 = 800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.56/3,666.18 = 800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.56x = 3,666.18 × 800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.56x = 2,934,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,410.47/2,443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.88

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