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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.04, 4,488.06 and 800.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.04, 4,488.06 and 800.94 is: 1,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.04 : 4,488.06 = 800.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.04/4,488.06 = 800.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.04x = 4,488.06 × 800.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.04x = 3,594,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,656.86/2,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.41

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