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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.14, 3,660.27 and 796.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.14, 3,660.27 and 796.86 is: 1,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.14 : 3,660.27 = 796.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.14/3,660.27 = 796.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.14x = 3,660.27 × 796.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.14x = 2,916,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,722.75/2,440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.31

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