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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.32, 3,250.66 and 799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.32, 3,250.66 and 799 is: 1,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.32 : 3,250.66 = 799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.32/3,250.66 = 799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.32x = 3,250.66 × 799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.32x = 2,597,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,277.34/2,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.38

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