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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.58, 3,664.30 and 800.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.58, 3,664.30 and 800.70 is: 1,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.58 : 3,664.30 = 800.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.58/3,664.30 = 800.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.58x = 3,664.30 × 800.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.58x = 2,934,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,005.01/2,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.21

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