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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.22, 3,662.24 and 799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.22, 3,662.24 and 799.32 is: 1,198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.22 : 3,662.24 = 799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.22/3,662.24 = 799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.22x = 3,662.24 × 799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.22x = 2,927,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,297.68/2,443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.13

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