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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.71, 4,486.13 and 799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.71, 4,486.13 and 799.44 is: 1,199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.71 : 4,486.13 = 799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.71/4,486.13 = 799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.71x = 4,486.13 × 799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.71x = 3,586,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,391.77/2,990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.18

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