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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.67, 3,668.55 and 803.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.67, 3,668.55 and 803.53 is: 1,205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.67 : 3,668.55 = 803.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.67/3,668.55 = 803.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.67x = 3,668.55 × 803.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.67x = 2,947,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,789.98/2,445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.31

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