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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.52, 3,666.80 and 801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.52, 3,666.80 and 801.08 is: 1,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.52 : 3,666.80 = 801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.52/3,666.80 = 801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.52x = 3,666.80 × 801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.52x = 2,937,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,400.14/2,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.63

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