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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.56, 3,419.62 and 799.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.56, 3,419.62 and 799.07 is: 1,198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.56 : 3,419.62 = 799.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.56/3,419.62 = 799.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.56x = 3,419.62 × 799.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.56x = 2,732,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,496.66/2,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.17

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