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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.68, 3,662.40 and 798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.68, 3,662.40 and 798.16 is: 1,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.68 : 3,662.40 = 798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.68/3,662.40 = 798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.68x = 3,662.40 × 798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.68x = 2,923,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,181.18/2,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.20

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