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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.76, 3,535.68 and 798.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.76, 3,535.68 and 798.22 is: 1,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.76 : 3,535.68 = 798.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.76/3,535.68 = 798.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.76x = 3,535.68 × 798.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.76x = 2,822,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,250.49/2,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.50

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