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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.38, 3,278.41 and 798.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.38, 3,278.41 and 798.41 is: 1,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.38 : 3,278.41 = 798.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.38/3,278.41 = 798.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.38x = 3,278.41 × 798.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.38x = 2,617,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,503.09/2,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.73

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