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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.14, 3,669.08 and 803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.14, 3,669.08 and 803.12 is: 1,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.14 : 3,669.08 = 803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.14/3,669.08 = 803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.14x = 3,669.08 × 803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.14x = 2,946,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,711.53/2,447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.15

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