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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.38, 3,665.64 and 799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.38, 3,665.64 and 799.88 is: 1,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.38 : 3,665.64 = 799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.38/3,665.64 = 799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.38x = 3,665.64 × 799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.38x = 2,932,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,072.12/2,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.01

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