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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.65, 3,670.20 and 803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.65, 3,670.20 and 803.20 is: 1,204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.65 : 3,670.20 = 803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.65/3,670.20 = 803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.65x = 3,670.20 × 803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.65x = 2,947,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,904.64/2,446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.87

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