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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.46, 3,661.25 and 797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.46, 3,661.25 and 797.12 is: 1,195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.46 : 3,661.25 = 797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.46/3,661.25 = 797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.46x = 3,661.25 × 797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.46x = 2,918,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,460.77/2,440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.87

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