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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.83, 3,391.32 and 799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.83, 3,391.32 and 799.04 is: 1,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.83 : 3,391.32 = 799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.83/3,391.32 = 799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.83x = 3,391.32 × 799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.83x = 2,709,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,800.33/2,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.12

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