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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.08, 3,279.58 and 799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.08, 3,279.58 and 799.40 is: 1,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.08 : 3,279.58 = 799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.08/3,279.58 = 799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.08x = 3,279.58 × 799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.08x = 2,621,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,702.45/2,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.27

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