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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.44, 4,665.98 and 801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.44, 4,665.98 and 801.96 is: 1,203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.44 : 4,665.98 = 801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.44/4,665.98 = 801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.44x = 4,665.98 × 801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.44x = 3,741,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,929.32/3,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.02

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