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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.17, 3,666.94 and 801.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.17, 3,666.94 and 801.87 is: 1,203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.17 : 3,666.94 = 801.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.17/3,666.94 = 801.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.17x = 3,666.94 × 801.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.17x = 2,940,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,405.17/2,444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.03

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