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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337, 3,506.04 and 798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337, 3,506.04 and 798 is: 1,197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337 : 3,506.04 = 798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337/3,506.04 = 798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337x = 3,506.04 × 798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337x = 2,797,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,819.92/2,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.18

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