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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.95, 3,697.42 and 800.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.95, 3,697.42 and 800.46 is: 1,200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.95 : 3,697.42 = 800.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.95/3,697.42 = 800.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.95x = 3,697.42 × 800.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.95x = 2,959,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,636.81/2,464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.69

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