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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.44, 4,673.16 and 807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.44, 4,673.16 and 807.12 is: 1,210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.44 : 4,673.16 = 807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.44/4,673.16 = 807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.44x = 4,673.16 × 807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.44x = 3,771,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,800.90/3,115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.68

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