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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.81, 3,667.46 and 801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.81, 3,667.46 and 801.36 is: 1,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.81 : 3,667.46 = 801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.81/3,667.46 = 801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.81x = 3,667.46 × 801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.81x = 2,938,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,951.74/2,444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.12

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