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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.66, 3,667.27 and 802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.66, 3,667.27 and 802.02 is: 1,202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.66 : 3,667.27 = 802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.66/3,667.27 = 802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.66x = 3,667.27 × 802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.66x = 2,941,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,223.89/2,445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.63

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