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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.02, 3,663.26 and 798.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.02, 3,663.26 and 798.73 is: 1,198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.02 : 3,663.26 = 798.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.02/3,663.26 = 798.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.02x = 3,663.26 × 798.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.02x = 2,925,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,955.66/2,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.17

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