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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.76, 3,277.36 and 798.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.76, 3,277.36 and 798.46 is: 1,198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.76 : 3,277.36 = 798.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.76/3,277.36 = 798.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.76x = 3,277.36 × 798.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.76x = 2,616,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,833.67/2,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.32

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