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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.22, 3,974.73 and 800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.22, 3,974.73 and 800.28 is: 1,200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.22 : 3,974.73 = 800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.22/3,974.73 = 800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.22x = 3,974.73 × 800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.22x = 3,180,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,877.05/2,649.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.69

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