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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.02, 3,660.23 and 796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.02, 3,660.23 and 796.53 is: 1,194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.02 : 3,660.23 = 796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.02/3,660.23 = 796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.02x = 3,660.23 × 796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.02x = 2,915,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,483.00/2,440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.86

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