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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.23, 4,488.38 and 800.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.23, 4,488.38 and 800.93 is: 1,201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.23 : 4,488.38 = 800.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.23/4,488.38 = 800.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.23x = 4,488.38 × 800.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.23x = 3,594,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,878.19/2,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.40

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