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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.88, 3,144.72 and 798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.88, 3,144.72 and 798.26 is: 1,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.88 : 3,144.72 = 798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.88/3,144.72 = 798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.88x = 3,144.72 × 798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.88x = 2,510,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,291.46/2,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.73

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