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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.20, 3,663.60 and 798.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.20, 3,663.60 and 798.30 is: 1,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.20 : 3,663.60 = 798.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.20/3,663.60 = 798.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.20x = 3,663.60 × 798.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.20x = 2,924,651.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,651.88/2,442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.55

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