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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.93, 4,495.27 and 805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.93, 4,495.27 and 805.54 is: 1,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.93 : 4,495.27 = 805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.93/4,495.27 = 805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.93x = 4,495.27 × 805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.93x = 3,621,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,119.80/2,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.28

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