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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.54, 4,674.82 and 808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.54, 4,674.82 and 808.04 is: 1,212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.54 : 4,674.82 = 808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.54/4,674.82 = 808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.54x = 4,674.82 × 808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.54x = 3,777,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,414.14/3,116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.06

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