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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.92, 4,498.05 and 807.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.92, 4,498.05 and 807.87 is: 1,211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.92 : 4,498.05 = 807.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.92/4,498.05 = 807.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.92x = 4,498.05 × 807.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.92x = 3,633,817.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,817.16/2,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.71

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