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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.74, 3,667.36 and 800.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.74, 3,667.36 and 800.90 is: 1,201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.74 : 3,667.36 = 800.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.74/3,667.36 = 800.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.74x = 3,667.36 × 800.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.74x = 2,937,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,188.62/2,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.43

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