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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.83, 3,538.77 and 798.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.83, 3,538.77 and 798.71 is: 1,198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.83 : 3,538.77 = 798.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.83/3,538.77 = 798.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.83x = 3,538.77 × 798.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.83x = 2,826,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,434.79/2,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.23

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