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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.63, 3,655.01 and 793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.63, 3,655.01 and 793.36 is: 1,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.63 : 3,655.01 = 793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.63/3,655.01 = 793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.63x = 3,655.01 × 793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.63x = 2,899,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,738.73/2,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.06

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