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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.26, 3,659.10 and 796.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.26, 3,659.10 and 796.60 is: 1,194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.26 : 3,659.10 = 796.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.26/3,659.10 = 796.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.26x = 3,659.10 × 796.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.26x = 2,914,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,839.06/2,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.48

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