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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.94, 3,655.48 and 793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.94, 3,655.48 and 793.52 is: 1,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.94 : 3,655.48 = 793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.94/3,655.48 = 793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.94x = 3,655.48 × 793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.94x = 2,900,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,696.49/2,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.30

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