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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.24, 3,668.12 and 801.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.24, 3,668.12 and 801.41 is: 1,202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.24 : 3,668.12 = 801.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.24/3,668.12 = 801.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.24x = 3,668.12 × 801.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.24x = 2,939,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,645.70/2,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.19

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