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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.87, 3,667.62 and 800.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.87, 3,667.62 and 800.84 is: 1,201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.87 : 3,667.62 = 800.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.87/3,667.62 = 800.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.87x = 3,667.62 × 800.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.87x = 2,937,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,158.46/2,444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.36

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