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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.26, 4,906.99 and 806.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.26, 4,906.99 and 806.07 is: 1,209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.26 : 4,906.99 = 806.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.26/4,906.99 = 806.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.26x = 4,906.99 × 806.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.26x = 3,955,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,377.43/3,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.13

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