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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.79, 3,278.73 and 798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.79, 3,278.73 and 798.26 is: 1,197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.79 : 3,278.73 = 798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.79/3,278.73 = 798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.79x = 3,278.73 × 798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.79x = 2,617,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,279.01/2,185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.41

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