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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.99, 3,666.18 and 800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.99, 3,666.18 and 800.50 is: 1,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.99 : 3,666.18 = 800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.99/3,666.18 = 800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.99x = 3,666.18 × 800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.99x = 2,934,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,769.93/2,443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.81

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