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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.47, 3,670.28 and 803.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.47, 3,670.28 and 803.01 is: 1,204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.47 : 3,670.28 = 803.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.47/3,670.28 = 803.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.47x = 3,670.28 × 803.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.47x = 2,947,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,284.30/2,446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.71

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