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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.39, 3,669.59 and 802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.39, 3,669.59 and 802.50 is: 1,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.39 : 3,669.59 = 802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.39/3,669.59 = 802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.39x = 3,669.59 × 802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.39x = 2,944,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,845.98/2,446.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.75

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