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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.42, 4,497.30 and 807.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.42, 4,497.30 and 807.37 is: 1,210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.42 : 4,497.30 = 807.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.42/4,497.30 = 807.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.42x = 4,497.30 × 807.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.42x = 3,630,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,962.61/2,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.96

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