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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.28, 4,360.45 and 798.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.28, 4,360.45 and 798.42 is: 1,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.28 : 4,360.45 = 798.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.28/4,360.45 = 798.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.28x = 4,360.45 × 798.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.28x = 3,481,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,455.14/2,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.50

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