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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.47, 3,390.80 and 799.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.47, 3,390.80 and 799.77 is: 1,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.47 : 3,390.80 = 799.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.47/3,390.80 = 799.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.47x = 3,390.80 × 799.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.47x = 2,711,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,860.12/2,260.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.69

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