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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.56, 3,656.88 and 794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.56, 3,656.88 and 794.07 is: 1,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.56 : 3,656.88 = 794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.56/3,656.88 = 794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.56x = 3,656.88 × 794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.56x = 2,903,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,818.70/2,437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.28

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