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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.78, 3,668.55 and 802.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.78, 3,668.55 and 802.11 is: 1,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.78 : 3,668.55 = 802.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.78/3,668.55 = 802.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.78x = 3,668.55 × 802.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.78x = 2,942,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,580.64/2,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.13

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