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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.94, 4,666.41 and 802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.94, 4,666.41 and 802.62 is: 1,203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.94 : 4,666.41 = 802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.94/4,666.41 = 802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.94x = 4,666.41 × 802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.94x = 3,745,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,353.99/3,110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.93

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