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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.74, 3,656.87 and 794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.74, 3,656.87 and 794.07 is: 1,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.74 : 3,656.87 = 794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.74/3,656.87 = 794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.74x = 3,656.87 × 794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.74x = 2,903,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,810.76/2,437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.19

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