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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.58, 3,656.67 and 793.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.58, 3,656.67 and 793.69 is: 1,190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.58 : 3,656.67 = 793.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.58/3,656.67 = 793.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.58x = 3,656.67 × 793.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.58x = 2,902,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,253.27/2,437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.63

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