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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.48, 3,387.76 and 797.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.48, 3,387.76 and 797.65 is: 1,196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.48 : 3,387.76 = 797.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.48/3,387.76 = 797.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.48x = 3,387.76 × 797.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.48x = 2,702,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,236.30/2,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.48

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