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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.65, 3,389.57 and 798.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.65, 3,389.57 and 798.81 is: 1,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.65 : 3,389.57 = 798.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.65/3,389.57 = 798.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.65x = 3,389.57 × 798.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.65x = 2,707,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,622.41/2,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.25

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