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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.35, 4,493.12 and 804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.35, 4,493.12 and 804.12 is: 1,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.35 : 4,493.12 = 804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.35/4,493.12 = 804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.35x = 4,493.12 × 804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.35x = 3,613,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,003.63/2,995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.20

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