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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.40, 3,388.32 and 798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.40, 3,388.32 and 798.48 is: 1,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.40 : 3,388.32 = 798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.40/3,388.32 = 798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.40x = 3,388.32 × 798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.40x = 2,705,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,505.75/2,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.97

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