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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.11, 3,663.61 and 798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.11, 3,663.61 and 798.74 is: 1,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.11 : 3,663.61 = 798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.11/3,663.61 = 798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.11x = 3,663.61 × 798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.11x = 2,926,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,265.28/2,442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.26

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