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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.40, 4,908.60 and 807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.40, 4,908.60 and 807.20 is: 1,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.40 : 4,908.60 = 807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.40/4,908.60 = 807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.40x = 4,908.60 × 807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.40x = 3,962,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,215.78/3,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.80

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