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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.28, 3,668.72 and 801.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.28, 3,668.72 and 801.88 is: 1,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.28 : 3,668.72 = 801.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.28/3,668.72 = 801.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.28x = 3,668.72 × 801.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.28x = 2,941,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,873.19/2,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.08

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