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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.81, 3,664.73 and 799.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.81, 3,664.73 and 799.19 is: 1,198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.81 : 3,664.73 = 799.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.81/3,664.73 = 799.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.81x = 3,664.73 × 799.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.81x = 2,928,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,815.57/2,442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.95

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