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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.74, 3,670.35 and 802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.74, 3,670.35 and 802.89 is: 1,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.74 : 3,670.35 = 802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.74/3,670.35 = 802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.74x = 3,670.35 × 802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.74x = 2,946,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,887.31/2,446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.41

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