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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.87, 4,491.70 and 803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.87, 4,491.70 and 803.62 is: 1,205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.87 : 4,491.70 = 803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.87/4,491.70 = 803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.87x = 4,491.70 × 803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.87x = 3,609,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,628.08/2,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.27

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