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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.78, 4,496.94 and 806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.78, 4,496.94 and 806.52 is: 1,209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.78 : 4,496.94 = 806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.78/4,496.94 = 806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.78x = 4,496.94 × 806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.78x = 3,626,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,872.05/2,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.85

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