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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.67, 3,389.85 and 798.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.67, 3,389.85 and 798.71 is: 1,198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.67 : 3,389.85 = 798.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.67/3,389.85 = 798.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.67x = 3,389.85 × 798.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.67x = 2,707,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,509.21/2,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.19

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