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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.68, 3,669.64 and 803.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.68, 3,669.64 and 803.22 is: 1,204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.68 : 3,669.64 = 803.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.68/3,669.64 = 803.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.68x = 3,669.64 × 803.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.68x = 2,947,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,528.24/2,446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.71

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