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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.30, 3,668.19 and 801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.30, 3,668.19 and 801.78 is: 1,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.30 : 3,668.19 = 801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.30/3,668.19 = 801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.30x = 3,668.19 × 801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.30x = 2,941,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,081.38/2,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.75

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