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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.42, 3,667.14 and 801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.42, 3,667.14 and 801.08 is: 1,201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.42 : 3,667.14 = 801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.42/3,667.14 = 801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.42x = 3,667.14 × 801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.42x = 2,937,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,654.18/2,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.78

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