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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.44, 4,911.66 and 809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.44, 4,911.66 and 809.30 is: 1,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.44 : 4,911.66 = 809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.44/4,911.66 = 809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.44x = 4,911.66 × 809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.44x = 3,975,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,006.44/3,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.95

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