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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.76, 3,536.70 and 798.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.76, 3,536.70 and 798.42 is: 1,197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.76 : 3,536.70 = 798.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.76/3,536.70 = 798.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.76x = 3,536.70 × 798.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.76x = 2,823,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,772.01/2,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.14

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