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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.80, 4,666.20 and 802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.80, 4,666.20 and 802.30 is: 1,203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.80 : 4,666.20 = 802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.80/4,666.20 = 802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.80x = 4,666.20 × 802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.80x = 3,743,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,692.26/3,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.45

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