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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.52, 3,665.16 and 800.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.52, 3,665.16 and 800.49 is: 1,200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.52 : 3,665.16 = 800.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.52/3,665.16 = 800.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.52x = 3,665.16 × 800.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.52x = 2,933,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,923.93/2,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.20

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