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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.81, 4,901.73 and 802.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.81, 4,901.73 and 802.63 is: 1,203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.81 : 4,901.73 = 802.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.81/4,901.73 = 802.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.81x = 4,901.73 × 802.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.81x = 3,934,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,253.16/3,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.94

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