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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.44, 3,655.11 and 793.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.44, 3,655.11 and 793.45 is: 1,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.44 : 3,655.11 = 793.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.44/3,655.11 = 793.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.44x = 3,655.11 × 793.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.44x = 2,900,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,147.03/2,436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.32

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