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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.93, 4,492.28 and 803.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.93, 4,492.28 and 803.54 is: 1,205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.93 : 4,492.28 = 803.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.93/4,492.28 = 803.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.93x = 4,492.28 × 803.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.93x = 3,609,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,700.19/2,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.27

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