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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.71, 3,505.90 and 798.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.71, 3,505.90 and 798.63 is: 1,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.71 : 3,505.90 = 798.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.71/3,505.90 = 798.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.71x = 3,505.90 × 798.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.71x = 2,799,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,916.92/2,338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.21

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