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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.63, 3,251.38 and 798.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.63, 3,251.38 and 798.63 is: 1,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.63 : 3,251.38 = 798.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.63/3,251.38 = 798.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.63x = 3,251.38 × 798.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.63x = 2,596,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,649.61/2,166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.47

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