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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.51, 3,661.58 and 798.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.51, 3,661.58 and 798.15 is: 1,197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.51 : 3,661.58 = 798.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.51/3,661.58 = 798.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.51x = 3,661.58 × 798.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.51x = 2,922,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,486.09/2,441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.00

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