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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.10, 4,496.11 and 806.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.10, 4,496.11 and 806.00 is: 1,209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.10 : 4,496.11 = 806.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.10/4,496.11 = 806.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.10x = 4,496.11 × 806.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.10x = 3,623,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,865.46/2,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.12

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