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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.75, 3,654.32 and 793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.75, 3,654.32 and 793.14 is: 1,188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.75 : 3,654.32 = 793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.75/3,654.32 = 793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.75x = 3,654.32 × 793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.75x = 2,898,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,390.25/2,437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.96

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