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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.29, 3,970.95 and 798.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.29, 3,970.95 and 798.42 is: 1,197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.29 : 3,970.95 = 798.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.29/3,970.95 = 798.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.29x = 3,970.95 × 798.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.29x = 3,170,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,485.90/2,647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.63

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