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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.04, 3,970.39 and 798.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.04, 3,970.39 and 798.22 is: 1,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.04 : 3,970.39 = 798.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.04/3,970.39 = 798.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.04x = 3,970.39 × 798.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.04x = 3,169,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,224.85/2,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.27

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