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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.91, 4,666.36 and 802.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.91, 4,666.36 and 802.41 is: 1,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.91 : 4,666.36 = 802.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.91/4,666.36 = 802.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.91x = 4,666.36 × 802.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.91x = 3,744,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,315.93/3,110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.61

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