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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.66, 3,655.79 and 794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.66, 3,655.79 and 794.35 is: 1,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.66 : 3,655.79 = 794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.66/3,655.79 = 794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.66x = 3,655.79 × 794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.66x = 2,903,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,984.83/2,437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.30

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