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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.14, 4,495.71 and 806.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.14, 4,495.71 and 806.09 is: 1,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.14 : 4,495.71 = 806.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.14/4,495.71 = 806.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.14x = 4,495.71 × 806.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.14x = 3,623,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,946.87/2,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.14

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