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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.55, 3,537.71 and 798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.55, 3,537.71 and 798.04 is: 1,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.55 : 3,537.71 = 798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.55/3,537.71 = 798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.55x = 3,537.71 × 798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.55x = 2,823,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,234.09/2,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.02

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