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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.88, 3,667.71 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.88, 3,667.71 and 802.98 is: 1,203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.88 : 3,667.71 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.88/3,667.71 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.88x = 3,667.71 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.88x = 2,945,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,097.78/2,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.62

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