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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.15, 3,667.86 and 802.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.15, 3,667.86 and 802.57 is: 1,203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.15 : 3,667.86 = 802.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.15/3,667.86 = 802.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.15x = 3,667.86 × 802.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.15x = 2,943,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,714.40/2,446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.41

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