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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.57, 4,493.40 and 804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.57, 4,493.40 and 804.52 is: 1,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.57 : 4,493.40 = 804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.57/4,493.40 = 804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.57x = 4,493.40 × 804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.57x = 3,615,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,030.17/2,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.79

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