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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.98, 3,655.13 and 793.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.98, 3,655.13 and 793.55 is: 1,190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.98 : 3,655.13 = 793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.98/3,655.13 = 793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.98x = 3,655.13 × 793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.98x = 2,900,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,524.44/2,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.21

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