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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.42, 4,498.80 and 808.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.42, 4,498.80 and 808.37 is: 1,212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.42 : 4,498.80 = 808.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.42/4,498.80 = 808.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.42x = 4,498.80 × 808.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.42x = 3,636,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,672.46/2,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.46

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