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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.67, 4,318.10 and 798.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.67, 4,318.10 and 798.70 is: 1,198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.67 : 4,318.10 = 798.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.67/4,318.10 = 798.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.67x = 4,318.10 × 798.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.67x = 3,448,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,840.89/2,878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.07

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