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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.91, 3,662.99 and 798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.91, 3,662.99 and 798.96 is: 1,198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.91 : 3,662.99 = 798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.91/3,662.99 = 798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.91x = 3,662.99 × 798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.91x = 2,926,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,582.49/2,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.48

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