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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.08, 3,659.85 and 796.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.08, 3,659.85 and 796.48 is: 1,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.08 : 3,659.85 = 796.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.08/3,659.85 = 796.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.08x = 3,659.85 × 796.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.08x = 2,914,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,988.18/2,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.63

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