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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.84, 3,277.28 and 798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.84, 3,277.28 and 798.16 is: 1,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.84 : 3,277.28 = 798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.84/3,277.28 = 798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.84x = 3,277.28 × 798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.84x = 2,615,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,789.81/2,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.25

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