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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.54, 3,666.83 and 801.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.54, 3,666.83 and 801.22 is: 1,201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.54 : 3,666.83 = 801.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.54/3,666.83 = 801.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.54x = 3,666.83 × 801.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.54x = 2,937,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,937.53/2,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.84

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