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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.21, 3,661.54 and 798.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.21, 3,661.54 and 798.01 is: 1,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.21 : 3,661.54 = 798.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.21/3,661.54 = 798.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.21x = 3,661.54 × 798.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.21x = 2,921,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,934.39/2,441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.92

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