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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.49, 4,667.31 and 802.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.49, 4,667.31 and 802.99 is: 1,204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.49 : 4,667.31 = 802.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.49/4,667.31 = 802.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.49x = 4,667.31 × 802.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.49x = 3,747,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,803.26/3,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.50

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