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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.24, 4,902.35 and 803.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.24, 4,902.35 and 803.03 is: 1,204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.24 : 4,902.35 = 803.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.24/4,902.35 = 803.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.24x = 4,902.35 × 803.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.24x = 3,936,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,734.12/3,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.54

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