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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.01, 3,667.97 and 801.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.01, 3,667.97 and 801.65 is: 1,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.01 : 3,667.97 = 801.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.01/3,667.97 = 801.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.01x = 3,667.97 × 801.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.01x = 2,940,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,428.15/2,445.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.62

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