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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.22, 4,902.20 and 802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.22, 4,902.20 and 802.92 is: 1,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.22 : 4,902.20 = 802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.22/4,902.20 = 802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.22x = 4,902.20 × 802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.22x = 3,936,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,074.42/3,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.35

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