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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.11, 3,659.28 and 796.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.11, 3,659.28 and 796.35 is: 1,194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.11 : 3,659.28 = 796.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.11/3,659.28 = 796.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.11x = 3,659.28 × 796.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.11x = 2,914,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,067.63/2,440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.24

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