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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.28, 3,664.14 and 799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.28, 3,664.14 and 799.50 is: 1,198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.28 : 3,664.14 = 799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.28/3,664.14 = 799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.28x = 3,664.14 × 799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.28x = 2,929,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,479.93/2,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.99

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