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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.39, 3,656.39 and 793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.39, 3,656.39 and 793.50 is: 1,190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.39 : 3,656.39 = 793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.39/3,656.39 = 793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.39x = 3,656.39 × 793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.39x = 2,901,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,332.25/2,437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.34

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