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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.30, 4,490.18 and 801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.30, 4,490.18 and 801.98 is: 1,203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.30 : 4,490.18 = 801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.30/4,490.18 = 801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.30x = 4,490.18 × 801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.30x = 3,601,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,034.56/2,993.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.03

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