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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.16, 3,970.75 and 798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.16, 3,970.75 and 798.26 is: 1,197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.16 : 3,970.75 = 798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.16/3,970.75 = 798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.16x = 3,970.75 × 798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.16x = 3,169,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,698.83/2,647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.40

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