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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.09, 3,659.75 and 796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.09, 3,659.75 and 796.64 is: 1,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.09 : 3,659.75 = 796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.09/3,659.75 = 796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.09x = 3,659.75 × 796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.09x = 2,915,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,483.95/2,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.83

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