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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.48, 3,663.68 and 798.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.48, 3,663.68 and 798.90 is: 1,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.48 : 3,663.68 = 798.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.48/3,663.68 = 798.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.48x = 3,663.68 × 798.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.48x = 2,926,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,909.96/2,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.34

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