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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.45, 3,660.89 and 797.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.45, 3,660.89 and 797.00 is: 1,195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.45 : 3,660.89 = 797.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.45/3,660.89 = 797.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.45x = 3,660.89 × 797.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.45x = 2,917,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,734.61/2,440.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.57

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