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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.24, 3,663.95 and 798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.24, 3,663.95 and 798.82 is: 1,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.24 : 3,663.95 = 798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.24/3,663.95 = 798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.24x = 3,663.95 × 798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.24x = 2,926,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,823.39/2,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.42

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