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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.95, 3,666.14 and 800.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.95, 3,666.14 and 800.65 is: 1,201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.95 : 3,666.14 = 800.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.95/3,666.14 = 800.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.95x = 3,666.14 × 800.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.95x = 2,935,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,294.99/2,443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.05

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