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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.98, 3,657.48 and 794.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.98, 3,657.48 and 794.62 is: 1,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.98 : 3,657.48 = 794.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.98/3,657.48 = 794.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.98x = 3,657.48 × 794.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.98x = 2,906,306.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,306.76/2,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.10

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