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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.30, 3,970.96 and 798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.30, 3,970.96 and 798.60 is: 1,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.30 : 3,970.96 = 798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.30/3,970.96 = 798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.30x = 3,970.96 × 798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.30x = 3,171,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,208.66/2,647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.90

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