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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.68, 4,804.06 and 1,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.68, 4,804.06 and 1,255.80 is: 1,883.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.68 : 4,804.06 = 1,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.68/4,804.06 = 1,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.68x = 4,804.06 × 1,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.68x = 6,032,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,032,938.55/3,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.72

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