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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.62, 4,488.59 and 801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.62, 4,488.59 and 801.52 is: 1,202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.62 : 4,488.59 = 801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.62/4,488.59 = 801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.62x = 4,488.59 × 801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.62x = 3,597,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,680.93/2,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.19

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