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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.51, 3,656.76 and 793.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.51, 3,656.76 and 793.61 is: 1,190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.51 : 3,656.76 = 793.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.51/3,656.76 = 793.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.51x = 3,656.76 × 793.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.51x = 2,902,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,050.45/2,437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.58

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