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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.02, 3,661.95 and 799.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.02, 3,661.95 and 799.13 is: 1,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.02 : 3,661.95 = 799.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.02/3,661.95 = 799.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.02x = 3,661.95 × 799.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.02x = 2,926,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,372.52/2,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.85

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