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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.99, 4,486.15 and 799.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.99, 4,486.15 and 799.57 is: 1,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.99 : 4,486.15 = 799.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.99/4,486.15 = 799.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.99x = 4,486.15 × 799.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.99x = 3,586,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,997.56/2,990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.27

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