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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.30, 4,902.45 and 803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.30, 4,902.45 and 803.10 is: 1,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.30 : 4,902.45 = 803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.30/4,902.45 = 803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.30x = 4,902.45 × 803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.30x = 3,937,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,157.60/3,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.65

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