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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.31, 3,538.92 and 798.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.31, 3,538.92 and 798.98 is: 1,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.31 : 3,538.92 = 798.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.31/3,538.92 = 798.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.31x = 3,538.92 × 798.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.31x = 2,827,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,526.30/2,359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.45

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