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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.48, 4,899.57 and 801.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.48, 4,899.57 and 801.18 is: 1,201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.48 : 4,899.57 = 801.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.48/4,899.57 = 801.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.48x = 4,899.57 × 801.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.48x = 3,925,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,437.49/3,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.74

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