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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.24, 3,669.82 and 803.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.24, 3,669.82 and 803.94 is: 1,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.24 : 3,669.82 = 803.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.24/3,669.82 = 803.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.24x = 3,669.82 × 803.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.24x = 2,950,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,315.09/2,446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.06

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