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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.43, 3,667.98 and 803.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.43, 3,667.98 and 803.05 is: 1,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.43 : 3,667.98 = 803.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.43/3,667.98 = 803.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.43x = 3,667.98 × 803.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.43x = 2,945,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,571.34/2,445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.52

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