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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.84, 4,499.26 and 808.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.84, 4,499.26 and 808.06 is: 1,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.84 : 4,499.26 = 808.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.84/4,499.26 = 808.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.84x = 4,499.26 × 808.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.84x = 3,635,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,658.77/2,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.95

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