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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.72, 3,390.24 and 799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.72, 3,390.24 and 799.48 is: 1,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.72 : 3,390.24 = 799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.72/3,390.24 = 799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.72x = 3,390.24 × 799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.72x = 2,710,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,429.08/2,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.92

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