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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.10, 3,971.39 and 798.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.10, 3,971.39 and 798.23 is: 1,197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.10 : 3,971.39 = 798.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.10/3,971.39 = 798.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.10x = 3,971.39 × 798.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.10x = 3,170,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,058.79/2,647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.56

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