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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.61, 3,667.47 and 801.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.61, 3,667.47 and 801.15 is: 1,201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.61 : 3,667.47 = 801.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.61/3,667.47 = 801.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.61x = 3,667.47 × 801.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.61x = 2,938,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,193.59/2,444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.91

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