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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.96, 3,664.22 and 799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.96, 3,664.22 and 799.47 is: 1,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.96 : 3,664.22 = 799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.96/3,664.22 = 799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.96x = 3,664.22 × 799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.96x = 2,929,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,429.97/2,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.13

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