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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.34, 4,197.48 and 1,238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.34, 4,197.48 and 1,238.42 is: 1,858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.34 : 4,197.48 = 1,238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.34/4,197.48 = 1,238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.34x = 4,197.48 × 1,238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.34x = 5,198,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,256.00/2,797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.28

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