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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.56, 4,488.92 and 801.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.56, 4,488.92 and 801.29 is: 1,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.56 : 4,488.92 = 801.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.56/4,488.92 = 801.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.56x = 4,488.92 × 801.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.56x = 3,596,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,900.26/2,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.95

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