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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.44, 4,664.48 and 800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.44, 4,664.48 and 800.96 is: 1,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.44 : 4,664.48 = 800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.44/4,664.48 = 800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.44x = 4,664.48 × 800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.44x = 3,736,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,061.90/3,109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.52

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