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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.29, 3,666.81 and 800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.29, 3,666.81 and 800.29 is: 1,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.29 : 3,666.81 = 800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.29/3,666.81 = 800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.29x = 3,666.81 × 800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.29x = 2,934,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,511.37/2,444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.56

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