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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.79, 3,830.76 and 799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.79, 3,830.76 and 799.25 is: 1,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.79 : 3,830.76 = 799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.79/3,830.76 = 799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.79x = 3,830.76 × 799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.79x = 3,061,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,715.78/2,554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.42

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