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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.04, 3,388.14 and 797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.04, 3,388.14 and 797.88 is: 1,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.04 : 3,388.14 = 797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.04/3,388.14 = 797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.04x = 3,388.14 × 797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.04x = 2,703,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,334.87/2,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.20

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