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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.86, 3,666.10 and 799.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.86, 3,666.10 and 799.97 is: 1,200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.86 : 3,666.10 = 799.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.86/3,666.10 = 799.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.86x = 3,666.10 × 799.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.86x = 2,932,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,749.69/2,443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.05

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