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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.06, 3,669.93 and 802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.06, 3,669.93 and 802.90 is: 1,204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.06 : 3,669.93 = 802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.06/3,669.93 = 802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.06x = 3,669.93 × 802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.06x = 2,946,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,586.80/2,446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.63

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