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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.01, 3,664.54 and 799.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.01, 3,664.54 and 799.67 is: 1,199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.01 : 3,664.54 = 799.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.01/3,664.54 = 799.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.01x = 3,664.54 × 799.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.01x = 2,930,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,432.86/2,443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.52

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