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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.03, 3,662.24 and 798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.03, 3,662.24 and 798.24 is: 1,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.03 : 3,662.24 = 798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.03/3,662.24 = 798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.03x = 3,662.24 × 798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.03x = 2,923,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,342.47/2,442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.10

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