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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.73, 4,666.14 and 802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.73, 4,666.14 and 802.23 is: 1,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.73 : 4,666.14 = 802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.73/4,666.14 = 802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.73x = 4,666.14 × 802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.73x = 3,743,317.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,317.49/3,110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.36

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