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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.11, 3,659.80 and 796.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.11, 3,659.80 and 796.69 is: 1,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.11 : 3,659.80 = 796.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.11/3,659.80 = 796.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.11x = 3,659.80 × 796.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.11x = 2,915,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,726.06/2,440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.92

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