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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.65, 3,390.54 and 799.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.65, 3,390.54 and 799.49 is: 1,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.65 : 3,390.54 = 799.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.65/3,390.54 = 799.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.65x = 3,390.54 × 799.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.65x = 2,710,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,702.82/2,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.61

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