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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.49, 3,664.17 and 799.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.49, 3,664.17 and 799.07 is: 1,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.49 : 3,664.17 = 799.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.49/3,664.17 = 799.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.49x = 3,664.17 × 799.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.49x = 2,927,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,910.00/2,442.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.74

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