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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.59, 3,660.50 and 797.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.59, 3,660.50 and 797.13 is: 1,195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.59 : 3,660.50 = 797.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.59/3,660.50 = 797.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.59x = 3,660.50 × 797.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.59x = 2,917,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,894.37/2,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.57

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