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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.27, 3,147.30 and 798.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.27, 3,147.30 and 798.69 is: 1,198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.27 : 3,147.30 = 798.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.27/3,147.30 = 798.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.27x = 3,147.30 × 798.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.27x = 2,513,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,717.04/2,097.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.57

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