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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.84, 3,668.64 and 802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.84, 3,668.64 and 802.17 is: 1,203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.84 : 3,668.64 = 802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.84/3,668.64 = 802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.84x = 3,668.64 × 802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.84x = 2,942,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,879.11/2,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.22

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