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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.16, 3,668.04 and 801.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.16, 3,668.04 and 801.88 is: 1,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.16 : 3,668.04 = 801.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.16/3,668.04 = 801.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.16x = 3,668.04 × 801.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.16x = 2,941,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,327.92/2,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.92

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