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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.07, 3,663.18 and 798.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.07, 3,663.18 and 798.75 is: 1,198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.07 : 3,663.18 = 798.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.07/3,663.18 = 798.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.07x = 3,663.18 × 798.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.07x = 2,925,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,965.03/2,442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.15

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