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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.19, 4,493.06 and 803.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.19, 4,493.06 and 803.91 is: 1,205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.19 : 4,493.06 = 803.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.19/4,493.06 = 803.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.19x = 4,493.06 × 803.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.19x = 3,611,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,993.04/2,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.93

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