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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.96, 3,660.36 and 798.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.96, 3,660.36 and 798.07 is: 1,196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.96 : 3,660.36 = 798.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.96/3,660.36 = 798.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.96x = 3,660.36 × 798.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.96x = 2,921,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,214.35/2,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.26

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