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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.28, 3,662.24 and 797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.28, 3,662.24 and 797.28 is: 1,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.28 : 3,662.24 = 797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.28/3,662.24 = 797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.28x = 3,662.24 × 797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.28x = 2,919,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,830.71/2,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.02

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