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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.64, 3,668.44 and 802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.64, 3,668.44 and 802.17 is: 1,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.64 : 3,668.44 = 802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.64/3,668.44 = 802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.64x = 3,668.44 × 802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.64x = 2,942,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,712.01/2,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.25

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