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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.20, 3,667.78 and 801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.20, 3,667.78 and 801.73 is: 1,202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.20 : 3,667.78 = 801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.20/3,667.78 = 801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.20x = 3,667.78 × 801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.20x = 2,940,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,546.91/2,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.58

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