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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.54, 3,660.35 and 797.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.54, 3,660.35 and 797.15 is: 1,195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.54 : 3,660.35 = 797.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.54/3,660.35 = 797.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.54x = 3,660.35 × 797.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.54x = 2,917,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,825.72/2,440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.57

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