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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.81, 3,661.91 and 798.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.81, 3,661.91 and 798.20 is: 1,196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.81 : 3,661.91 = 798.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.81/3,661.91 = 798.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.81x = 3,661.91 × 798.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.81x = 2,922,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,951.59/2,442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.55

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