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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.78, 3,661.74 and 797.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.78, 3,661.74 and 797.31 is: 1,196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.78 : 3,661.74 = 797.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.78/3,661.74 = 797.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.78x = 3,661.74 × 797.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.78x = 2,919,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,541.92/2,440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.15

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