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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.06, 3,665.33 and 800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.06, 3,665.33 and 800.24 is: 1,200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.06 : 3,665.33 = 800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.06/3,665.33 = 800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.06x = 3,665.33 × 800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.06x = 2,933,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,143.68/2,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.11

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