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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.23, 3,665.16 and 799.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.23, 3,665.16 and 799.23 is: 1,198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.23 : 3,665.16 = 799.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.23/3,665.16 = 799.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.23x = 3,665.16 × 799.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.23x = 2,929,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,305.83/2,443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.95

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