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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.09, 4,119.84 and 798.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.09, 4,119.84 and 798.29 is: 1,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.09 : 4,119.84 = 798.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.09/4,119.84 = 798.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.09x = 4,119.84 × 798.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.09x = 3,288,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,837.06/2,746.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.64

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