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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.75, 4,666.40 and 802.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.75, 4,666.40 and 802.25 is: 1,203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.75 : 4,666.40 = 802.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.75/4,666.40 = 802.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.75x = 4,666.40 × 802.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.75x = 3,743,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,615.39/3,110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.44

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