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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.84, 3,663.35 and 798.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.84, 3,663.35 and 798.39 is: 1,197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.84 : 3,663.35 = 798.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.84/3,663.35 = 798.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.84x = 3,663.35 × 798.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.84x = 2,924,778.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,778.01/2,441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.78

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