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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.96, 3,305.40 and 798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.96, 3,305.40 and 798.52 is: 1,197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.96 : 3,305.40 = 798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.96/3,305.40 = 798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.96x = 3,305.40 × 798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.96x = 2,639,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,428.01/2,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.58

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