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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.26, 4,489.80 and 801.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.26, 4,489.80 and 801.99 is: 1,202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.26 : 4,489.80 = 801.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.26/4,489.80 = 801.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.26x = 4,489.80 × 801.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.26x = 3,600,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,774.70/2,993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.96

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