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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.75, 3,655.05 and 793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.75, 3,655.05 and 793.29 is: 1,189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.75 : 3,655.05 = 793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.75/3,655.05 = 793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.75x = 3,655.05 × 793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.75x = 2,899,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,514.61/2,436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.91

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