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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.71, 4,499.64 and 808.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.71, 4,499.64 and 808.45 is: 1,212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.71 : 4,499.64 = 808.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.71/4,499.64 = 808.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.71x = 4,499.64 × 808.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.71x = 3,637,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,733.96/2,999.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.70

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