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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.55, 4,487.55 and 800.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.55, 4,487.55 and 800.23 is: 1,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.55 : 4,487.55 = 800.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.55/4,487.55 = 800.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.55x = 4,487.55 × 800.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.55x = 3,591,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,072.14/2,991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.41

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