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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.40, 3,656.10 and 795.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.40, 3,656.10 and 795.13 is: 1,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.40 : 3,656.10 = 795.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.40/3,656.10 = 795.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.40x = 3,656.10 × 795.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.40x = 2,907,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,074.79/2,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.70

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