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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.56, 3,669.03 and 802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.56, 3,669.03 and 802.68 is: 1,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.56 : 3,669.03 = 802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.56/3,669.03 = 802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.56x = 3,669.03 × 802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.56x = 2,945,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,057.00/2,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.75

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