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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.79, 4,486.32 and 799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.79, 4,486.32 and 799.47 is: 1,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.79 : 4,486.32 = 799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.79/4,486.32 = 799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.79x = 4,486.32 × 799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.79x = 3,586,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,678.25/2,990.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.24

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