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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.68, 4,670.52 and 805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.68, 4,670.52 and 805 is: 1,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.68 : 4,670.52 = 805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.68/4,670.52 = 805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.68x = 4,670.52 × 805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.68x = 3,759,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,768.60/3,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.50

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