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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.01, 4,487.67 and 800.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.01, 4,487.67 and 800.92 is: 1,201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.01 : 4,487.67 = 800.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.01/4,487.67 = 800.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.01x = 4,487.67 × 800.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.01x = 3,594,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,238.21/2,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.28

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