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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.71, 4,498.14 and 807.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.71, 4,498.14 and 807.45 is: 1,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.71 : 4,498.14 = 807.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.71/4,498.14 = 807.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.71x = 4,498.14 × 807.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.71x = 3,632,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,023.14/2,998.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.20

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