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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.07, 3,666.83 and 801.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.07, 3,666.83 and 801.25 is: 1,201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.07 : 3,666.83 = 801.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.07/3,666.83 = 801.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.07x = 3,666.83 × 801.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.07x = 2,938,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,029.20/2,445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.62

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