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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.25, 3,934.88 and 799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.25, 3,934.88 and 799.25 is: 1,198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.25 : 3,934.88 = 799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.25/3,934.88 = 799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.25x = 3,934.88 × 799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.25x = 3,144,948.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,948.84/2,623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.88

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