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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.96, 3,665.71 and 800.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.96, 3,665.71 and 800.47 is: 1,200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.96 : 3,665.71 = 800.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.96/3,665.71 = 800.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.96x = 3,665.71 × 800.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.96x = 2,934,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,290.88/2,443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.63

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