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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.94, 3,387.36 and 799.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.94, 3,387.36 and 799.16 is: 1,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.94 : 3,387.36 = 799.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.94/3,387.36 = 799.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.94x = 3,387.36 × 799.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.94x = 2,707,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,042.62/2,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.31

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