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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.28, 3,388.80 and 798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.28, 3,388.80 and 798.40 is: 1,197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.28 : 3,388.80 = 798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.28/3,388.80 = 798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.28x = 3,388.80 × 798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.28x = 2,705,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,617.92/2,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.56

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