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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.77, 3,538.16 and 798.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.77, 3,538.16 and 798.79 is: 1,198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.77 : 3,538.16 = 798.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.77/3,538.16 = 798.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.77x = 3,538.16 × 798.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.77x = 2,826,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,236.98/2,358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.18

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