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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.94, 4,672.40 and 806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.94, 4,672.40 and 806.26 is: 1,209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.94 : 4,672.40 = 806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.94/4,672.40 = 806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.94x = 4,672.40 × 806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.94x = 3,767,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,169.22/3,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.39

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