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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.12, 3,667.32 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.12, 3,667.32 and 802.98 is: 1,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.12 : 3,667.32 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.12/3,667.32 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.12x = 3,667.32 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.12x = 2,944,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,784.61/2,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.35

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