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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.61, 3,665.86 and 800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.61, 3,665.86 and 800.24 is: 1,200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.61 : 3,665.86 = 800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.61/3,665.86 = 800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.61x = 3,665.86 × 800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.61x = 2,933,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,567.81/2,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.51

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