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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.25, 4,665.65 and 801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.25, 4,665.65 and 801.75 is: 1,202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.25 : 4,665.65 = 801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.25/4,665.65 = 801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.25x = 4,665.65 × 801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.25x = 3,740,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,680.88/3,110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.69

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