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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.84, 4,903.26 and 803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.84, 4,903.26 and 803.62 is: 1,205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.84 : 4,903.26 = 803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.84/4,903.26 = 803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.84x = 4,903.26 × 803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.84x = 3,940,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,357.80/3,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.43

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