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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.60, 3,506.46 and 799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.60, 3,506.46 and 799.72 is: 1,199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.60 : 3,506.46 = 799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.60/3,506.46 = 799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.60x = 3,506.46 × 799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.60x = 2,804,186.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,186.19/2,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.09

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