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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.75, 3,506.63 and 798.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.75, 3,506.63 and 798.75 is: 1,198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.75 : 3,506.63 = 798.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.75/3,506.63 = 798.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.75x = 3,506.63 × 798.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.75x = 2,800,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,916.72/2,337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.13

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