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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.74, 3,655.98 and 793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.74, 3,655.98 and 793.29 is: 1,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.74 : 3,655.98 = 793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.74/3,655.98 = 793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.74x = 3,655.98 × 793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.74x = 2,900,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,266.08/2,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.22

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