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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.78, 3,669.15 and 802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.78, 3,669.15 and 802.90 is: 1,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.78 : 3,669.15 = 802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.78/3,669.15 = 802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.78x = 3,669.15 × 802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.78x = 2,945,960.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,960.54/2,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.02

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