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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.75, 3,664.98 and 799.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.75, 3,664.98 and 799.29 is: 1,199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.75 : 3,664.98 = 799.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.75/3,664.98 = 799.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.75x = 3,664.98 × 799.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.75x = 2,929,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,381.86/2,442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.21

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