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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.67, 4,490.18 and 802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.67, 4,490.18 and 802.62 is: 1,203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.67 : 4,490.18 = 802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.67/4,490.18 = 802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.67x = 4,490.18 × 802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.67x = 3,603,908.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,908.27/2,993.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.84

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