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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.68, 4,497.50 and 806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.68, 4,497.50 and 806.92 is: 1,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.68 : 4,497.50 = 806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.68/4,497.50 = 806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.68x = 4,497.50 × 806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.68x = 3,629,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,103.24/2,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.24

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