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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.91, 3,666.15 and 800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.91, 3,666.15 and 800.48 is: 1,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.91 : 3,666.15 = 800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.91/3,666.15 = 800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.91x = 3,666.15 × 800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.91x = 2,934,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,661.42/2,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.80

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