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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.58, 3,664.44 and 799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.58, 3,664.44 and 799.26 is: 1,199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.58 : 3,664.44 = 799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.58/3,664.44 = 799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.58x = 3,664.44 × 799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.58x = 2,928,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,840.31/2,442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.08

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