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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.73, 4,495.98 and 805.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.73, 4,495.98 and 805.94 is: 1,208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.73 : 4,495.98 = 805.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.73/4,495.98 = 805.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.73x = 4,495.98 × 805.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.73x = 3,623,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,486.09/2,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.74

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