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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.98, 3,974.99 and 801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.98, 3,974.99 and 801.10 is: 1,201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.98 : 3,974.99 = 801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.98/3,974.99 = 801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.98x = 3,974.99 × 801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.98x = 3,184,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,364.49/2,649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.66

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