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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.74, 4,901.61 and 802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.74, 4,901.61 and 802.53 is: 1,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.74 : 4,901.61 = 802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.74/4,901.61 = 802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.74x = 4,901.61 × 802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.74x = 3,933,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,689.07/3,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.80

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