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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.70, 3,390.35 and 799.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.70, 3,390.35 and 799.51 is: 1,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.70 : 3,390.35 = 799.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.70/3,390.35 = 799.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.70x = 3,390.35 × 799.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.70x = 2,710,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,618.73/2,260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.02

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