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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.48, 3,663.84 and 798.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.48, 3,663.84 and 798.36 is: 1,197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.48 : 3,663.84 = 798.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.48/3,663.84 = 798.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.48x = 3,663.84 × 798.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.48x = 2,925,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,063.30/2,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.58

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