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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.56, 3,668.47 and 802.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.56, 3,668.47 and 802.97 is: 1,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.56 : 3,668.47 = 802.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.56/3,668.47 = 802.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.56x = 3,668.47 × 802.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.56x = 2,945,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,671.36/2,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.01

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