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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.18, 3,669.51 and 802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.18, 3,669.51 and 802.75 is: 1,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.18 : 3,669.51 = 802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.18/3,669.51 = 802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.18x = 3,669.51 × 802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.18x = 2,945,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,699.15/2,446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.20

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