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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.51, 3,655.59 and 793.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.51, 3,655.59 and 793.11 is: 1,189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.51 : 3,655.59 = 793.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.51/3,655.59 = 793.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.51x = 3,655.59 × 793.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.51x = 2,899,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,284.98/2,436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.93

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