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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.52, 4,499.46 and 808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.52, 4,499.46 and 808.20 is: 1,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.52 : 4,499.46 = 808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.52/4,499.46 = 808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.52x = 4,499.46 × 808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.52x = 3,636,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,463.57/2,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.35

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