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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.60, 4,673.44 and 807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.60, 4,673.44 and 807.04 is: 1,210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.60 : 4,673.44 = 807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.60/4,673.44 = 807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.60x = 4,673.44 × 807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.60x = 3,771,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,653.02/3,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.57

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