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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.38, 4,542.56 and 807.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.38, 4,542.56 and 807.21 is: 1,210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.38 : 4,542.56 = 807.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.38/4,542.56 = 807.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.38x = 4,542.56 × 807.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.38x = 3,666,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,799.86/3,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.81

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