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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.97, 3,664.91 and 799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.97, 3,664.91 and 799.08 is: 1,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.97 : 3,664.91 = 799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.97/3,664.91 = 799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.97x = 3,664.91 × 799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.97x = 2,928,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,544.54/2,442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.76

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