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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.68, 4,668.66 and 804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.68, 4,668.66 and 804.36 is: 1,206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.68 : 4,668.66 = 804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.68/4,668.66 = 804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.68x = 4,668.66 × 804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.68x = 3,755,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,283.36/3,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.45

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