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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.83, 3,656.43 and 794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.83, 3,656.43 and 794.25 is: 1,191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.83 : 3,656.43 = 794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.83/3,656.43 = 794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.83x = 3,656.43 × 794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.83x = 2,904,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,119.53/2,437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.27

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