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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.95, 3,666.27 and 800.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.95, 3,666.27 and 800.15 is: 1,200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.95 : 3,666.27 = 800.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.95/3,666.27 = 800.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.95x = 3,666.27 × 800.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.95x = 2,933,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,550.61/2,443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.33

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