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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.77, 3,697.23 and 798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.77, 3,697.23 and 798.96 is: 1,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.77 : 3,697.23 = 798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.77/3,697.23 = 798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.77x = 3,697.23 × 798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.77x = 2,953,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,955.74/2,464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.47

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