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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.70, 3,070.98 and 798.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.70, 3,070.98 and 798.09 is: 1,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.70 : 3,070.98 = 798.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.70/3,070.98 = 798.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.70x = 3,070.98 × 798.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.70x = 2,450,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,918.43/2,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.92

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