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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.47, 3,389.30 and 798.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.47, 3,389.30 and 798.77 is: 1,198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.47 : 3,389.30 = 798.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.47/3,389.30 = 798.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.47x = 3,389.30 × 798.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.47x = 2,707,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,250.22/2,259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.18

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