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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.02, 3,664.14 and 799.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.02, 3,664.14 and 799.55 is: 1,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.02 : 3,664.14 = 799.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.02/3,664.14 = 799.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.02x = 3,664.14 × 799.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.02x = 2,929,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,663.14/2,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.20

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