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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.56, 4,669.02 and 804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.56, 4,669.02 and 804 is: 1,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.56 : 4,669.02 = 804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.56/4,669.02 = 804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.56x = 4,669.02 × 804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.56x = 3,753,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,892.08/3,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.05

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