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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.31, 3,665.19 and 799.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.31, 3,665.19 and 799.86 is: 1,199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.31 : 3,665.19 = 799.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.31/3,665.19 = 799.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.31x = 3,665.19 × 799.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.31x = 2,931,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,638.87/2,443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.86

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