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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.92, 3,538.51 and 799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.92, 3,538.51 and 799.40 is: 1,198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.92 : 3,538.51 = 799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.92/3,538.51 = 799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.92x = 3,538.51 × 799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.92x = 2,828,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,684.89/2,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.64

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