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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.63, 3,392.48 and 799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.63, 3,392.48 and 799.76 is: 1,199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.63 : 3,392.48 = 799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.63/3,392.48 = 799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.63x = 3,392.48 × 799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.63x = 2,713,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,169.80/2,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.65

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