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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.86, 3,654.51 and 793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.86, 3,654.51 and 793.04 is: 1,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.86 : 3,654.51 = 793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.86/3,654.51 = 793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.86x = 3,654.51 × 793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.86x = 2,898,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,154.34/2,436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.30

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