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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.44, 3,670.11 and 803.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.44, 3,670.11 and 803.09 is: 1,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.44 : 3,670.11 = 803.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.44/3,670.11 = 803.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.44x = 3,670.11 × 803.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.44x = 2,947,410.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,410.29/2,446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.78

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