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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.15, 3,388.82 and 798.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.15, 3,388.82 and 798.31 is: 1,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.15 : 3,388.82 = 798.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.15/3,388.82 = 798.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.15x = 3,388.82 × 798.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.15x = 2,705,328.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,328.89/2,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.50

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