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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.28, 4,488.66 and 800.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.28, 4,488.66 and 800.99 is: 1,201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.28 : 4,488.66 = 800.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.28/4,488.66 = 800.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.28x = 4,488.66 × 800.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.28x = 3,595,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,371.77/2,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.55

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