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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.54, 4,490.31 and 802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.54, 4,490.31 and 802.44 is: 1,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.54 : 4,490.31 = 802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.54/4,490.31 = 802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.54x = 4,490.31 × 802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.54x = 3,603,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,204.36/2,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.66

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