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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.65, 3,389.04 and 798.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.65, 3,389.04 and 798.49 is: 1,198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.65 : 3,389.04 = 798.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.65/3,389.04 = 798.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.65x = 3,389.04 × 798.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.65x = 2,706,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,114.55/2,258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.11

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