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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.92, 4,903.23 and 803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.92, 4,903.23 and 803.76 is: 1,205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.92 : 4,903.23 = 803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.92/4,903.23 = 803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.92x = 4,903.23 × 803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.92x = 3,941,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,020.14/3,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.60

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