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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.86, 3,507.57 and 799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.86, 3,507.57 and 799.50 is: 1,199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.86 : 3,507.57 = 799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.86/3,507.57 = 799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.86x = 3,507.57 × 799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.86x = 2,804,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,302.22/2,338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.00

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