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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.91, 4,493.35 and 804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.91, 4,493.35 and 804.45 is: 1,206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.91 : 4,493.35 = 804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.91/4,493.35 = 804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.91x = 4,493.35 × 804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.91x = 3,614,675.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,675.41/2,995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.54

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