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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.43, 3,655.77 and 793.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.43, 3,655.77 and 793.97 is: 1,190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.43 : 3,655.77 = 793.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.43/3,655.77 = 793.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.43x = 3,655.77 × 793.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.43x = 2,902,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,564.16/2,437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.83

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