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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.48, 3,665.52 and 799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.48, 3,665.52 and 799.60 is: 1,199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.48 : 3,665.52 = 799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.48/3,665.52 = 799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.48x = 3,665.52 × 799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.48x = 2,930,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,949.79/2,443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.50

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