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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.30, 3,669.69 and 802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.30, 3,669.69 and 802.78 is: 1,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.30 : 3,669.69 = 802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.30/3,669.69 = 802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.30x = 3,669.69 × 802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.30x = 2,945,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,953.74/2,446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.25

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