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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.70, 3,654.15 and 793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.70, 3,654.15 and 793.30 is: 1,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.70 : 3,654.15 = 793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.70/3,654.15 = 793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.70x = 3,654.15 × 793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.70x = 2,898,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,837.20/2,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.66

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