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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.34, 3,660.72 and 796.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.34, 3,660.72 and 796.86 is: 1,195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.34 : 3,660.72 = 796.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.34/3,660.72 = 796.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.34x = 3,660.72 × 796.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.34x = 2,917,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,081.34/2,440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.36

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