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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.41, 3,667.98 and 801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.41, 3,667.98 and 801.74 is: 1,202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.41 : 3,667.98 = 801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.41/3,667.98 = 801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.41x = 3,667.98 × 801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.41x = 2,940,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,747.95/2,445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.56

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