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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446, 3,669.46 and 802.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446, 3,669.46 and 802.66 is: 1,204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446 : 3,669.46 = 802.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446/3,669.46 = 802.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446x = 3,669.46 × 802.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446x = 2,945,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,328.76/2,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.14

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