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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.31, 3,666.69 and 800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.31, 3,666.69 and 800.86 is: 1,201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.31 : 3,666.69 = 800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.31/3,666.69 = 800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.31x = 3,666.69 × 800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.31x = 2,936,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,505.35/2,444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.36

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