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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.30, 3,656.25 and 793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.30, 3,656.25 and 793.40 is: 1,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.30 : 3,656.25 = 793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.30/3,656.25 = 793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.30x = 3,656.25 × 793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.30x = 2,900,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,877.89/2,437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.20

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