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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.06, 3,654.80 and 793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.06, 3,654.80 and 793.30 is: 1,189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.06 : 3,654.80 = 793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.06/3,654.80 = 793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.06x = 3,654.80 × 793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.06x = 2,899,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,352.84/2,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.69

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