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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.35, 3,656.60 and 793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.35, 3,656.60 and 793.89 is: 1,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.35 : 3,656.60 = 793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.35/3,656.60 = 793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.35x = 3,656.60 × 793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.35x = 2,902,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,938.17/2,437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.02

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