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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.75, 3,670.71 and 803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.75, 3,670.71 and 803.30 is: 1,205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.75 : 3,670.71 = 803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.75/3,670.71 = 803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.75x = 3,670.71 × 803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.75x = 2,948,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,681.34/2,446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.14

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