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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.78, 4,663.11 and 800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.78, 4,663.11 and 800.28 is: 1,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.78 : 4,663.11 = 800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.78/4,663.11 = 800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.78x = 4,663.11 × 800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.78x = 3,731,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,793.67/3,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.40

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