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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.14, 3,389.11 and 799.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.14, 3,389.11 and 799.14 is: 1,198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.14 : 3,389.11 = 799.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.14/3,389.11 = 799.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.14x = 3,389.11 × 799.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.14x = 2,708,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,373.37/2,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.85

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