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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.73, 4,498.10 and 807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.73, 4,498.10 and 807.40 is: 1,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.73 : 4,498.10 = 807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.73/4,498.10 = 807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.73x = 4,498.10 × 807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.73x = 3,631,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,765.94/2,998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.10

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