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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.54, 3,656.31 and 794.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.54, 3,656.31 and 794.09 is: 1,191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.54 : 3,656.31 = 794.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.54/3,656.31 = 794.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.54x = 3,656.31 × 794.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.54x = 2,903,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,416.96/2,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.13

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