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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.66, 4,317.99 and 798.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.66, 4,317.99 and 798.58 is: 1,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.66 : 4,317.99 = 798.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.66/4,317.99 = 798.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.66x = 4,317.99 × 798.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.66x = 3,448,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,260.45/2,878.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.87

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