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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.46, 4,488.89 and 801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.46, 4,488.89 and 801.27 is: 1,201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.46 : 4,488.89 = 801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.46/4,488.89 = 801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.46x = 4,488.89 × 801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.46x = 3,596,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,808.88/2,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.96

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