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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.14, 3,669.91 and 803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.14, 3,669.91 and 803.29 is: 1,204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.14 : 3,669.91 = 803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.14/3,669.91 = 803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.14x = 3,669.91 × 803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.14x = 2,948,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,002.00/2,447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.67

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