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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.40, 4,318.32 and 798.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.40, 4,318.32 and 798.86 is: 1,198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.40 : 4,318.32 = 798.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.40/4,318.32 = 798.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.40x = 4,318.32 × 798.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.40x = 3,449,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,733.12/2,879.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.07

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