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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.25, 3,664.55 and 799.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.25, 3,664.55 and 799.61 is: 1,199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.25 : 3,664.55 = 799.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.25/3,664.55 = 799.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.25x = 3,664.55 × 799.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.25x = 2,930,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,194.50/2,443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.30

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