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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.68, 4,487.75 and 800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.68, 4,487.75 and 800.36 is: 1,200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.68 : 4,487.75 = 800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.68/4,487.75 = 800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.68x = 4,487.75 × 800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.68x = 3,591,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,789.15/2,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.59

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