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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.68, 4,666.08 and 802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.68, 4,666.08 and 802.12 is: 1,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.68 : 4,666.08 = 802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.68/4,666.08 = 802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.68x = 4,666.08 × 802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.68x = 3,742,756.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,756.09/3,110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.20

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