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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.17, 3,665.21 and 799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.17, 3,665.21 and 799.80 is: 1,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.17 : 3,665.21 = 799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.17/3,665.21 = 799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.17x = 3,665.21 × 799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.17x = 2,931,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,430.96/2,443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.85

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