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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.45, 3,389.28 and 798.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.45, 3,389.28 and 798.75 is: 1,198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.45 : 3,389.28 = 798.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.45/3,389.28 = 798.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.45x = 3,389.28 × 798.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.45x = 2,707,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,187.40/2,259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.16

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