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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.07, 3,654.83 and 793.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.07, 3,654.83 and 793.23 is: 1,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.07 : 3,654.83 = 793.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.07/3,654.83 = 793.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.07x = 3,654.83 × 793.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.07x = 2,899,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,116.83/2,437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.59

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