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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.16, 3,660.64 and 798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.16, 3,660.64 and 798.26 is: 1,196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.16 : 3,660.64 = 798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.16/3,660.64 = 798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.16x = 3,660.64 × 798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.16x = 2,922,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,138.50/2,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.54

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