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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.95, 4,486.35 and 799.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.95, 4,486.35 and 799.63 is: 1,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.95 : 4,486.35 = 799.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.95/4,486.35 = 799.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.95x = 4,486.35 × 799.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.95x = 3,587,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,420.05/2,990.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.42

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