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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.90, 4,495.34 and 805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.90, 4,495.34 and 805.64 is: 1,208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.90 : 4,495.34 = 805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.90/4,495.34 = 805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.90x = 4,495.34 × 805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.90x = 3,621,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,625.72/2,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.46

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