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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.28, 3,145.02 and 798.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.28, 3,145.02 and 798.28 is: 1,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.28 : 3,145.02 = 798.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.28/3,145.02 = 798.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.28x = 3,145.02 × 798.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.28x = 2,510,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,606.57/2,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.08

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