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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.44, 3,667.77 and 801.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.44, 3,667.77 and 801.97 is: 1,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.44 : 3,667.77 = 801.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.44/3,667.77 = 801.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.44x = 3,667.77 × 801.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.44x = 2,941,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,432.34/2,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.83

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