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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.80, 3,661.47 and 797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.80, 3,661.47 and 797.04 is: 1,195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.80 : 3,661.47 = 797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.80/3,661.47 = 797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.80x = 3,661.47 × 797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.80x = 2,918,338.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,338.05/2,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.65

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