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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.22, 3,661.83 and 798.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.22, 3,661.83 and 798.09 is: 1,197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.22 : 3,661.83 = 798.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.22/3,661.83 = 798.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.22x = 3,661.83 × 798.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.22x = 2,922,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,469.90/2,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.14

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